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Spray drone technology gains ground at Ag in Motion
Agricultural spray drones are drawing attention at Ag in Motion in Langham this year, after the federal government recently approved a new use of the technology.On June 30, Health Canada introduced a new policy, which allows drone technology to be used to apply pesticides that are already approved for conventional aeri...
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Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
Jul 20, 2026
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PDAP
Sask. communities react positively to provincial disaster assistance changes
Residents in Saskatchewan are favourable towards the new Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) changes announced on Thursday.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disasters.As of July 10, the Saskatchewan ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Agriculture
Scott Research Farm gets potential lifeline under federal-provincial agreement
The future of the Scott Research Farm took a step toward greater certainty Thursday after the federal and Saskatchewan governments signed an agreement to explore ways of keeping the research site operating despite previously announced closure plans. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agricult...
Jul 17, 2026
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Crops

Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
Jul 20, 2026
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Port of Churchill
First grain in six years to move over the Hudson Bay railway on Friday
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...
Jul 15, 2026
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Livestock

Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
Jul 20, 2026
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Protecting against BSE
Beef industry encouraged by proposed regulatory changes
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) say proposed federal regulatory amendments include long-sought updates to Canada's specified risk material requirements. The groups say the changes would save the beef industry millions of dollars annually and improve competitiveness with the United ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Canada’s Young Farmers
New initiative to support the next generation of ag leaders
Canada's Young Farmers program launched to connect producers across the country Farm Management Canada launched Canada's Young Farmers at its annual general meeting, creating a national program to connect, support and amplify the voices of young farmers and emerging agricultural leaders. Participants identified priorit...
Jul 10, 2026
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Agri-Marketing Program
Ottawa announces $4 million for beef export promotion
Two national cattle organizations are receiving a combined $4 million from the federal government through the Agri-Marketing Program. Canada Beef will receive roughly $3.7 million, while the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) will get up to $300,000. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath McDonald made the announcement yest...
Jul 09, 2026
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