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Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
13h ago
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Agtech Commercialization Readiness program
New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created by Innovation Saskatchewan as a vehicle to help Saskatchewan companies bring ideas to market faster. ACRE provides up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects th...
18h ago
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide, but the northwest region is only 87 per cent, and the southwest region is 92 per cent. Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey said f...
Oct 28, 2026
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Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
Oct 28, 2026
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Shaping the Future of AAFC Science
Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canada's largest agricultural science organization, with partners and facilities in every province and collaborations across industry, academia, and international networks. To...
Oct 28, 2026
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Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Crops

Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
13h ago
Read More
Agtech Commercialization Readiness program
New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created by Innovation Saskatchewan as a vehicle to help Saskatchewan companies bring ideas to market faster. ACRE provides up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects th...
18h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide, but the northwest region is only 87 per cent, and the southwest region is 92 per cent. Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey said f...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
Oct 28, 2026
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Livestock

Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
13h ago
Read More
Agtech Commercialization Readiness program
New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created by Innovation Saskatchewan as a vehicle to help Saskatchewan companies bring ideas to market faster. ACRE provides up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects th...
18h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide, but the northwest region is only 87 per cent, and the southwest region is 92 per cent. Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey said f...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
Shaping the Future of AAFC Science
Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canada's largest agricultural science organization, with partners and facilities in every province and collaborations across industry, academia, and international networks. To...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
Oct 27, 2026
Read More