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NDP, farm group opposes Bunge-Viterra merger
Opposition calls on Saskatchewan Government to reverse its support for the Bunge-Viterra merger.
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is calling on Transport Canada to reverse its support for the Bunge-Viterra merger saying it will cost Saskatchewan crop producers $770 million each year. The Saskatchewan NDP has joined the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in opposing the deal, warning it wil...
Jan 31, 2025
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Insects in stored grain
Listen: Strategies for dealing with insects in grain bins
Reports are already coming in about insects in stored grain. Regularly monitoring for insects is always important and can alleviate a lot of problems at delivery. The Canada Grain Act has a zero-tolerance policy for insects that feed on whole, sound grain in grain delivered to elevators. Saskatchewan Ministry of Agricu...
Jan 31, 2025
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capital gains tax changes delayed
Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions
The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year and plans to introduce new exemptions to ensure most middle-class Canadians do not pay more tax if the rate becomes official.The deferral announced by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc on Friday dela...
Jan 31, 2025
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The impact of tariffs on Canada's beef industry
Threat of tariffs cast a shadow over Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he'll follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian imports tomorrow despite efforts by the federal government to address his concerns. It was a hot topic at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference this week in Saskatoon, Sask. where cattle producers, feedlots, a...
Jan 31, 2025
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Climate resiliency
$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C. crops, including cherries, plums, peaches and nectarines, were nearly wiped out by an extreme cold spell in January 2024. Agriculture...
Jan 31, 2025
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Ontario fruit/vegetable growers assistance program
Fruit and vegetable growers welcome historic boost to risk management program
An increase in risk management funding is being applauded by Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers. The program includes the Self-Directed Risk Management (SDRM) program for edible horticulture farms. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack made the announcement of $100 million of additional funding to...
Jan 30, 2025
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Crops

NDP, farm group opposes Bunge-Viterra merger
Opposition calls on Saskatchewan Government to reverse its support for the Bunge-Viterra merger.
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is calling on Transport Canada to reverse its support for the Bunge-Viterra merger saying it will cost Saskatchewan crop producers $770 million each year. The Saskatchewan NDP has joined the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in opposing the deal, warning it wil...
Jan 31, 2025
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Insects in stored grain
Listen: Strategies for dealing with insects in grain bins
Reports are already coming in about insects in stored grain. Regularly monitoring for insects is always important and can alleviate a lot of problems at delivery. The Canada Grain Act has a zero-tolerance policy for insects that feed on whole, sound grain in grain delivered to elevators. Saskatchewan Ministry of Agricu...
Jan 31, 2025
Read More
Climate resiliency
$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C. crops, including cherries, plums, peaches and nectarines, were nearly wiped out by an extreme cold spell in January 2024. Agriculture...
Jan 31, 2025
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Ontario fruit/vegetable growers assistance program
Fruit and vegetable growers welcome historic boost to risk management program
An increase in risk management funding is being applauded by Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers. The program includes the Self-Directed Risk Management (SDRM) program for edible horticulture farms. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack made the announcement of $100 million of additional funding to...
Jan 30, 2025
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Livestock

The impact of tariffs on Canada's beef industry
Threat of tariffs cast a shadow over Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he'll follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian imports tomorrow despite efforts by the federal government to address his concerns. It was a hot topic at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference this week in Saskatoon, Sask. where cattle producers, feedlots, a...
Jan 31, 2025
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Sask. Environmental Farm Plan ends abruptly
Saskatchewan Environmental Farm plan program replaced
A 20-year-old farm program has been decommissioned. The Saskatchewan Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a federal-provincial program that assists farmers in identifying and assessing environmental risks. Eligible producers who complete the plan may be eligible for certain funding programs. Speaking to reporters at the Sa...
Jan 30, 2025
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Alberta Agricuture Hall of Fame 2025 inductees
Alberta Ag Hall of Fame inducts visionaries
Alberta has honoured three visionary leaders by inducting them into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame for their contributions to the province's agriculture and food industry. The honourees are Dr. Kee Jim, from Okotoks and Blair Roth, of Lethbridge, and Manfred Kanehl (posthumous induction) from Parkland County. Dr....
Jan 29, 2025
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New Funding
Saskatchewan beef and forage research funding announced
The federal and Saskatchewan Governments will continue their financial support of livestock and forage research. Both governments pledged $6.9 million for 30 livestock and forage-related research projects in Saskatchewan combined with co-funding from industry partners for a total of $7.2 million with the money delivere...
Jan 29, 2025
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Office reopening
Two Manitoba Agricultural Services offices to reopen
The Manitoba government is responding to requests from the agricultural sector and opening two service centres in the western part of the province. The Manitoba Agricultural Services Centres will be located in Shoal Lake and Virden, providing access to Agrinsurance, hail insurance, wildlife damage compensation, agricul...
Jan 24, 2025
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Awards
Nominees for Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers
Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. will provide the platform for outstanding farm business leaders to be recognized for their contributions.Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers (SOYF) highlights the young farmers who are quietly making a profound impact on their farms, communities and the future of agriculture in Sa...
Jan 24, 2025
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