Tag Archives: Agriculture
Canada's ag sector looking at potential massive labour shortage
The country could be in desperate need of more farmers in around ten years time.That's according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) which claims by 2033 there will be a shortage of arou...
Apr 10, 2023
Ag industry will be involved in evaluating the post-pandemic labour market situation
The Canadian agriculture industry has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the most pressing issues that it faces today is the availability of skilled labour. Canadian Agricultura...
Alice McFarlane Apr 10, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday April 10, 2023
A new report said more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage. The report from the RBC, Boston Consulting Group Centre for Canada’s F...
Alice McFarlane Apr 10, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday April 6, 2023
Spring weight restrictions are now in effect on Saskatchewan highways. It’s used by the province and rural municipalities to reduce potential damage. Highways minister Jeremy Cockrill said weigh...
Alice McFarlane Apr 06, 2023
USask begins research on insects in new facility
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will house the first insect research facility with quarantine capabilities in a western Canadian university. The Saskatchewan Insect Research Facility (USIRF), l...
Alice McFarlane Apr 06, 2023
Livestock Summit looks for ways to support the industry
Participants at yesterday’s Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Livestock Summit shared their concerns about the future the industry. Cattle, bison, and sheep producers exp...
Alice McFarlane Apr 06, 2023
Listen: Troubling weather conditions in global growing areas
Weather is the most important variable for crops, and poor weather in one part of the world will boost prices for farmers in another. That’s why producers monitor conditions in other important g...
Alice McFarlane Apr 04, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday April 4, 2023
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease have confirmed that a domestic dog in Ontario has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H...
Alice McFarlane Apr 04, 2023
FarmCash advances now available
Farmers in the four western provinces can now receive their FarmCash advances. The program gives low-interest loans of up to $ 1 million with the first $ 250,000 interest-free. If the federal budget p...
Curtis Galbraith Apr 03, 2023
Carbon tax increase hurts agriculture sector
Saskatchewan farmers are facing more financial hardships with the increase in the federal carbon tax that took effect on Apr. 1. The carbon tax increased to $65 per tonne. This is the first year of an...
Alice McFarlane Apr 03, 2023
What's Trending
Court proceedings
Accessory in Prince Albert murder case receives thank you from victim's family
4h ago
Safety
Prince Albert Security Services: Cultivating future industry leaders amidst diverse workforce and training
Found urn
P.A. Police searching for owner of found urn
Oct 11, 2024
A long time coming
Max Clunie Field, Harry Jerome Track re-open with ceremony following lengthy renovations
Oct 11, 2024
Enhancing Skills and Confidence
What Programs are Offered by Kin Enterprises?
Honouring greats
Roy Shivers, Darian Durant to be enshrined in Riders' Plaza of Honour
Oct 10, 2024
International Spotlight
Rudolph, Boychuk named to Canada White at 2024 U17 World Hockey Challenge
Oct 10, 2024
Manage your ads