Tag Archives: Agriculture
NFU says Bunge-Viterra merger highlights need for effective regulation
An agricultural group believes the approval of Bunge's acquisition of Viterra effectively ends competition in Canada's agriculture commodity sector. In a news release, The National Farmers Union (NFU)...
Jan 20, 2025
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which w...
Jan 18, 2025
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which w...
Jan 18, 2025
Indigenous-led canola crushing educational program
Yorkton, Sask. is home to two canola crushing plants that have created demand for skilled labour. A new program will help students build the skills they need to prepare for the work in this industry. ...
Jan 17, 2025
$15 million assigned to 53 crop research projects on the Prairies
The first annual SaskCrops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, Sask. was the chosen venue to announce $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research. Through Saskatchewan’s ...
Jan 17, 2025
Paynton farmer receives Pulse Promoter Award
The pulse industry is celebrating the achievements of trailblazer Vicki Dutton, with the presentation of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Pulse Promoter Award. It recognizes individuals who have s...
Jan 16, 2025
Six inductees into the 2025 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
Two members of the Bourgault family will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHOF). The late Frank Bourgault founded Bourgault Industries in 1973, and his son Gerry grew the ...
Jan 16, 2025
Viterra-Bunge Acquisition Approval Fails Canada’s Grain Farmers
A national farm group is disappointed with the decision made yesterday by the Minister of Transport to approve the acquisition of Viterra by Bunge without a divestment of G3. Grain Growers of Canada (...
Jan 15, 2025
Developing Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels
Bayer and Neste, a producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable...
Jan 10, 2025
Canada’s farm show features hands-on farm transition workshop
New programming is being made available at a popular Saskatchewan farm show that will help farm families start the conversation about transition planning. Farm Management Canada's Bridging the Gap is ...
Jan 10, 2025
