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Mines and Minerals
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supply enough power.Speaking at a Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, Chris Hopkins said th...
11h ago
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
12h ago
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said the money will flow through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's research and innovation stream - the ACT Accelerator - and will ...
14h ago
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Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
15h ago
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Preserving research centres
NFU supports recommendation to reverse AAFC research cuts
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...
May 12, 2026
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'It’s exciting to do something you’re passionate about'
Women Entrepreneurs Week highlights Sask. farm ambassador
"A lot of times, especially in farming, people look at you and ask, 'Where's the man in charge?'" That's one of the biggest challenges Lisa Haynes has faced as a woman entrepreneur in agriculture. "When you're in a male-dominated industry, people automatically look for the man. Sometimes you really have ...
May 12, 2026
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Crops

2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
12h ago
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Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
15h ago
Read More
Preserving research centres
NFU supports recommendation to reverse AAFC research cuts
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...
May 12, 2026
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Kids FarmSafe Week
Nurturing the future: Protecting kids on the farm
The annual Kids FarmSafe Week, running until May 17, highlights the vital role of farm safety in "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture." The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association hosts the event and encourages farm families, farm workers and farming communities to keep kids farm-safe through activities and ...
May 12, 2026
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Livestock

2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
12h ago
Read More
Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said the money will flow through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's research and innovation stream - the ACT Accelerator - and will ...
14h ago
Read More
Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
15h ago
Read More
Preserving research centres
NFU supports recommendation to reverse AAFC research cuts
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...
May 12, 2026
Read More
Kids FarmSafe Week
Nurturing the future: Protecting kids on the farm
The annual Kids FarmSafe Week, running until May 17, highlights the vital role of farm safety in "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture." The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association hosts the event and encourages farm families, farm workers and farming communities to keep kids farm-safe through activities and ...
May 12, 2026
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Mental health matters
Kick off to seeding season in Saskatchewan
As spring seeding begins across the province, the Saskatchewan government is reminding producers and the public that farm safety should be top of mind. "The largest annual private investment in Saskatchewan is now underway as spring seeding begins," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "During this bus...
May 11, 2026
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