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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agricultural Roundup July 18, 2019

Jul 18, 2019 | 9:27 AM

This is the last day of Ag in Motion near Langham.

Grain and livestock producers have been walking the grounds near to see the newest in technology, plots and equipment demonstrations.

Show Manager Rob O’Connor said farmers are looking forward to seeing the next generation of unmanned equipment, new tractors and new digital products that will make their operations more efficient

There is a large livestock component to the show. BMO Livestock Central is featuring the bison industry today.

Saskatchewan Bison Association President Les Kroeger says there will be displays and presentations throughout the day.

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The third and final day of Ag in Motion continues until 4:30 p.m.

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A provincial farm group is calling on both levels of government to strengthen farm support programs.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan President Todd Lewis was in Quebec City this week for a meeting of farm leaders and agriculture ministers from across the country.

Lewis said programs like AgriStability and crop insurance are under review and he wants to see some enhancements.

He said farmers continue to face serious weather and trade concerns.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau was in Saskatoon this week for the opening of Ag in Motion and to attend the Dairy Farmers of Canada annual meeting.

She said there was nothing new to report on the canola trade dispute with China

She added they continue to push for further communication to have Chinese officials show evidence of what they said they had found in Canadian canola.

Bibeau said the situation surrounding Canadian beef and pork is different as they are having regular conversations.

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