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Food processing
Value added processing fuels Saskatchewan economy
Saskatchewan's value-added agricultural sector is showing steady growth, reaching a record $8.4 billion in revenue for 2024-25.That's almost double the amount achieved 10 years ago. More than 300 food processors employ over 5,000 people, making value-added agriculture vital in providing food security to over 160 countr...
12h ago
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Ag Management tools
Risk Management resources for Canadian farmers
Farmers face risk every day from production and markets to people, finances, and the broader business environment. Farm Management Canada (FMC) has introduced its new Risk Management Resource Bundle, a free, practical toolkit designed to help Canadian farmers better understand, assess, and manage risk in an increasing...
12h ago
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'Too Much on the Line'
New study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions
A new economic analysis finds a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season costs Canada's grain sector up to $540 million, largely in unrecoverable export sales. The analysis called Too Much on the Line launched as new study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions commissioned by the Agric...
Apr 28, 2026
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Farm theft
RCMP investigate grain truck theft
Police are asking for the public's help finding a grain truck. Watrous RCMP said the Ford Heavy Duty 3-ton grain truck was stolen from a farm in the RM of Morris sometime between Feb. 01, 2025, and April 24, 2026. The suspect gained entry to a farm shop, where they stole the keys to a truck and subsequently took the ve...
Apr 27, 2026
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Trade talks
Canada's Meat Processors join in the discussion on trade negotiations
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) will be a part of the agri-food sector's representation on trade discussions. CAFTA represents producers, processors, and exporters across Canada's agri-food sector, advancing trade priorities in Ottawa and internationally to support mar...
Apr 27, 2026
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Ag recycling
Cleanfarms ushers in new era of agricultural Circularity
Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Food processing
Value added processing fuels Saskatchewan economy
Saskatchewan's value-added agricultural sector is showing steady growth, reaching a record $8.4 billion in revenue for 2024-25.That's almost double the amount achieved 10 years ago. More than 300 food processors employ over 5,000 people, making value-added agriculture vital in providing food security to over 160 countr...
12h ago
Read More
Ag Management tools
Risk Management resources for Canadian farmers
Farmers face risk every day from production and markets to people, finances, and the broader business environment. Farm Management Canada (FMC) has introduced its new Risk Management Resource Bundle, a free, practical toolkit designed to help Canadian farmers better understand, assess, and manage risk in an increasing...
12h ago
Read More
'Too Much on the Line'
New study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions
A new economic analysis finds a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season costs Canada's grain sector up to $540 million, largely in unrecoverable export sales. The analysis called Too Much on the Line launched as new study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions commissioned by the Agric...
Apr 28, 2026
Read More
Farm theft
RCMP investigate grain truck theft
Police are asking for the public's help finding a grain truck. Watrous RCMP said the Ford Heavy Duty 3-ton grain truck was stolen from a farm in the RM of Morris sometime between Feb. 01, 2025, and April 24, 2026. The suspect gained entry to a farm shop, where they stole the keys to a truck and subsequently took the ve...
Apr 27, 2026
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Food processing
Value added processing fuels Saskatchewan economy
Saskatchewan's value-added agricultural sector is showing steady growth, reaching a record $8.4 billion in revenue for 2024-25.That's almost double the amount achieved 10 years ago. More than 300 food processors employ over 5,000 people, making value-added agriculture vital in providing food security to over 160 countr...
12h ago
Read More
Ag Management tools
Risk Management resources for Canadian farmers
Farmers face risk every day from production and markets to people, finances, and the broader business environment. Farm Management Canada (FMC) has introduced its new Risk Management Resource Bundle, a free, practical toolkit designed to help Canadian farmers better understand, assess, and manage risk in an increasing...
12h ago
Read More
'Too Much on the Line'
New study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions
A new economic analysis finds a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season costs Canada's grain sector up to $540 million, largely in unrecoverable export sales. The analysis called Too Much on the Line launched as new study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions commissioned by the Agric...
Apr 28, 2026
Read More
Trade talks
Canada's Meat Processors join in the discussion on trade negotiations
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) will be a part of the agri-food sector's representation on trade discussions. CAFTA represents producers, processors, and exporters across Canada's agri-food sector, advancing trade priorities in Ottawa and internationally to support mar...
Apr 27, 2026
Read More
Ag recycling
Cleanfarms ushers in new era of agricultural Circularity
Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
Apr 22, 2026
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