Tag Archives: Agriculture
Preparing for the possibility of evacuation of livestock
With the sunny, warm, and windy weather comes dry field and forest conditions. Wildfires are a very real risk. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Grant McLellan said everyday activities co...
Alice McFarlane May 29, 2023
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels
Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.Guillermo Hernandez, a soil scientist, and Camila Quiroz, a research in...
May 27, 2023
Rain, cooler temperatures offering some relief in wildfire fight
While the weather this week might have put a damper on summer temperatures, it also has put a damper on wildfires in Saskatchewan. During Friday's provincial wildfire update from the Saskatchewan Publ...
CKOM News May 26, 2023
Food Farm program back teaching Sask. youth about ag sector
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is celebrating its 10th year of teaching students the importance of farming through its Food Farm program. Over the next few weeks, those in grade 3...
Jaryn Vecchio May 25, 2023
Feds & Ontario providing funding to support youth interested in agriculture
The federal government is teaming up with Ontario’s government to support youth interested in working in the agriculture sector. The two are investing more than $2.3 million over the next three ...
Jaryn Vecchio May 25, 2023
Historically dry conditions hit several Sask. communities in May
It's no surprise that Saskatchewan is dealing with so many wildfires as many communities are currently experiencing historically dry conditions. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the...
Jaryn Vecchio May 24, 2023
B.C. offering more grants to help protect farms from extreme weather
The British Columbia government is offering grants to farmers and ranchers to help them protect the land from extreme weather. The funds are coming from the Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agricultur...
Jaryn Vecchio May 24, 2023
Goats being used to get rid of weeds around Wascana Centre
The Wascana Centre is bringing back a unique but effective tactic to deal with its weed problem. Over 200 goats, coming from the Village of Elbow, will be allowed to walk the grounds from May 24th to ...
Jaryn Vecchio May 24, 2023
‘Incredible to see:’ Nutrien using tele-remote technology to mine potash
Nutrien employees have started mining potash from afar. Chris Reynolds, an executive vice-president of Nutrien and its president of potash told Gormley the use of tele-remote technology is changing th...
CKOM News May 23, 2023
Feds providing more grants to help agri-producers become more sustainable
The federal government is trying to encourage agricultural producers to make their operations more sustainable. They plan on offering grants between $25,000 and $2 million, through the Agricultural Cl...
Jaryn Vecchio May 23, 2023
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