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Farmers feeding families
Bunge provides lentils to Regina Food Bank
Up to 105 tonnes of Saskatchewan-grown lentils will help feed families in need.The Regina Food Bank and Bunge launched Bunge Farmers Feeding Families. The program will see the company donating up to 105 tonnes of locally grown lentils each year with an estimated value of $250,000. The lentils will provide nutritious fo...
Feb 13, 2026
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New meat processor
Expanding livestock processing in Saskatchewan
A new federally-inspected livestock processing plant is under construction near Perdue, about 45 minutes west of Saskatoon, Sask. The facility will process cattle, hogs, bison and sheep. Ednali Fertuck-Zehavi serves as chief commercialization officer for SDC Farms. "This federally inspected slaughterhouse that...
Feb 13, 2026
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Critical Minerals
Rural group wants support for Saskatchewan's part in Canada's clean growth future
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging the federal government to recognize Saskatchewan's role in powering Canada's clean growth economy. With 27 of Canada's 34 critical minerals and the world's largest deposits of potash and high-grade uranium, Saskatchewan is positioned to drive sustai...
Feb 12, 2026
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Rocky Ag Society takes the E.A.T tour on the road
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB - The Rocky Mountain House and District Agricultural Society is taking its E.A.T., or Educational Agricultural Tour, on the road, spreading the word about the importance of agricultural education for the next generation.A delegation led by agricultural society vice-president Cheryl Terpsma and ...
Feb 12, 2026
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New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
Feb 12, 2026
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Traceability changes questioned
CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...
Feb 12, 2026
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Crops

Farmers feeding families
Bunge provides lentils to Regina Food Bank
Up to 105 tonnes of Saskatchewan-grown lentils will help feed families in need.The Regina Food Bank and Bunge launched Bunge Farmers Feeding Families. The program will see the company donating up to 105 tonnes of locally grown lentils each year with an estimated value of $250,000. The lentils will provide nutritious fo...
Feb 13, 2026
Read More
Critical Minerals
Rural group wants support for Saskatchewan's part in Canada's clean growth future
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging the federal government to recognize Saskatchewan's role in powering Canada's clean growth economy. With 27 of Canada's 34 critical minerals and the world's largest deposits of potash and high-grade uranium, Saskatchewan is positioned to drive sustai...
Feb 12, 2026
Read More
New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
Feb 12, 2026
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Many factors leading to unpredictable weather patterns
CLC hosts Crop Talk 2026 with guest Drew Lerner
The spring seeding season is fast approaching for Saskatchewan farmers, and ahead of that season the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) just south of Prince Albert hosted their annual Crop Talk event to bring farmers in the area together to talk about trends to watch for the upcoming growing season. The keynote speaker...
Feb 12, 2026
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Livestock

New meat processor
Expanding livestock processing in Saskatchewan
A new federally-inspected livestock processing plant is under construction near Perdue, about 45 minutes west of Saskatoon, Sask. The facility will process cattle, hogs, bison and sheep. Ednali Fertuck-Zehavi serves as chief commercialization officer for SDC Farms. "This federally inspected slaughterhouse that...
Feb 13, 2026
Read More
New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
Feb 12, 2026
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Traceability changes questioned
CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...
Feb 12, 2026
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Biosecurity App
New app makes it easy to know and follow biosecurity requirements
A new app is putting essential, real-time biosecurity information in the hands of employees, and helps farms reduce biosecurity breaches and streamline daily operations. Farm Health Guardian has launched the Protocol® Farm Visits app, a new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster, easier, and more consiste...
Jan 22, 2026
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John Deere dealerships join forces
Two Manitoba John Deere dealerships will join forces.
Greenvalley Equipment, which is part of the Agri Western Dealer Group, and Enns Brothers, are merging. Greenvalley Equipment President Curwin Friesen said the move brings together two trusted organizations with deep agricultural roots, shared values, and a long history of supporting farmers across Manitoba. "This ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Agriculture policy framework
Agriculture Minister begins consultation on next policy framework
An in-person roundtable marked the start of consultations that will be part of the development of the Next Policy Framework (NPF). The event was hosted by Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The NPF will replace the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) as the mai...
Jan 22, 2026
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