Tag Archives: Agriculture
National Farmers Union wants Port of Vancouver strike to be resolved through negotiation
While many farm groups have expressed disappointment and concern with a strike at grain terminals at Vancouver, one organization wants the two sides to work things out on their own. The National Farme...
Sep 26, 2024
Saskatchewan reaches new export heights to Latin America
Saskatchewan’s exports to Latin America reached a new provincial record of $5.4 billion last year on the shoulders of potash and agri-food products. Potash accounted for 54.5 per cent of exports...
Sep 25, 2024
Preserving the Prairie pothole region
Saskatchewan is home to roughly 4.6 million acres of wetlands covering more than 47 million acres of agricultural land. Known as the Prairie Pothole Region, these shallow pools of water were left behi...
Sep 25, 2024
‘We can’t afford it’: Sask. producers lament grain terminal strikes
Vancouver might be a 17-plus hour drive from most places in Saskatchewan, but the strike between workers and six-grain terminals there could soon have effects being felt right here in the province. "I...
Sep 25, 2024
Strike begins at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver
Picket lines have gone up at six grain terminals in Vancouver as workers began a strike. More than 600 workers represented by Grain Workers Union Local 333 are off the job. Union president Douglas Lea...
Sep 24, 2024
Farm and Food Care celebrates 10th anniversary
Representatives of the agriculture, food and science sector gathered Monday to celebrate ten years for an organization that improves trust and understanding in food and farming. Its mandate then, as i...
Sep 24, 2024
Vancouver grain terminal workers serve strike notice
Another major labour disruption could affect the Port of Vancouver starting tomorrow. Grain Workers Union (GWU) Local 333 served 72-hour strike notice on Sept. 21. Workers at the six main bulk grain t...
Sep 23, 2024
Nuffield Scholarship recipients will study renewable energy, technology, and livestock production
Two people each from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have been selected as 2025 Nuffield Canada Scholars. Nuffield Canada Chair and 2008 Scholar Steve Larocque said the four recipients will each receive ...
Sep 23, 2024
More challenges for farmers as Unity Grain elevator halts production
Farmers near Unity might have to take their grain elsewhere this harvest season. On Wednesday, the North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) announced it will be putting a pause on the company's grain elevator l...
Sep 21, 2024
New hunting program aims to help farmers suffering wildlife damage
A new hunting program piloted in Saskatchewan aims to help farmers experiencing wildlife damage.The Big Game Management Extended Hunt pilot will extend the hunting season from November 1-10 in areas w...
Sep 20, 2024
