Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Saskatchewan Government has renewed a five-year funding agreement with part of the University of Saskatchewan’s agri-science hub at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, Sask. The Global Institute ...
Alice McFarlane Mar 12, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, March 11, 2024
Lonny McKague as been reappointed the Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). McKague has over 40 years of experience as a primary producer and has also served as president of the Canadia...
Alice McFarlane Mar 12, 2024
Innovations in agricultural technology shine at Ag Expo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Innovative technology was in focus at the 2024 Ag Expo. The annual event recently took place at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. Senior advisor t...
Justin Goulet Mar 08, 2024
Over $97 million announced to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies
An influx of funding for the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program will keep farmers on the cutting edge. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced more than $97 million for the progra...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 07, 2024
‘It’s so sad’: B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap’s toll
RICHMOND - If you ask the “King of Succulents” Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C., gardener hasn’t recovered yet from what he calls the...
Canadian Press Mar 07, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday March 6, 2024
Some of the feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on experienced positive gains last week. Provincial Cattle Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agric...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 06, 2024
India one of the fastest-growing markets with provincial agri-food exports
Volume of Saskatchewan's agri-food exports to India has seen over a 71 per cent increase in 2023, when compared to 2022. India is already one of the top global markets for the province's agriculture p...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 06, 2024
Changes coming to Sask. crop insurance program
Many producers in Saskatchewan won’t have to pay as much for crop insurance this year. The province and federal government have announced changes to the crop insurance program which includes the...
Jaryn Vecchio Mar 05, 2024
Sask. government’s fight over carbon tax receiving support from farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are supporting their provincial government in its fight with the feds over the carbon tax. The province refuses to hand over money it’s collected from natural gas, claiming ...
Jaryn Vecchio Mar 05, 2024
UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries
Women who run farms and rural households in poor countries suffer more from climate change and are discriminated against as they try to adapt to other sources of income in times of crisis, the United ...
The Associated Press Mar 05, 2024
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