(Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday July 24, 2019

Jul 24, 2019 | 9:15 AM

Wheat, lentils and livestock will be the focus of a $24 million investment over four years by Genome Canada and its partners in three University of Saskatchewan-led research projects.

U of S Vice-President of Research Karen Chad said the agricultural sector is critical to Canada’s economic growth and it’s important to improve food security, both at home and abroad.

More than half the funding of about $14 million comes from the Saskatchewan government, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the Western Grains Research Foundation, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, the Alberta government, Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, U of S and partners in the beef industry.

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The first grain train in almost four years has been unloaded at the Northern Manitoba port of Churchill.

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Hudson Bay Route Association President Eldon Boon said a modest grain export program has been set for the port this year.

There are reports 25 grain cars were recently unloaded at the port.

He said work is continuing on rebuilding the rail line after it was washed out several years ago. Severe flooding in the spring of 2017 caused 29 wash-outs and knocked out service.

The port and rail line were sold to a consortium last August which included AGT Foods of Regina, Fairfax Financial Holdings and Northern Manitoba First Nations.

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Organizers of the 2019 All Canada Sheep Classic held in Humboldt over the weekend are extremely pleased.

Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board Executive Director Gordon Schroeder said there were 400 pure bread animals from across Canada at the show and approximately 150 commercial animals from the prairie provinces.

He said there was strong competition in the show ring with the sale average roughly $800 per animal.

Shroeder said there is growing interest from individuals who want to get into the business of raising sheep.

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There will be a riparian and pasture assessment field day west of Debden on August 8.

Topics include plant identification, introduction to pasture and riparian health, farm stewardship programs as well as programs and funding opportunities for producers.

The group will meet at Little County Grille for lunch, at your own expense, with the field day to follow at Morin Lake.

Contact the ministry of agriculture office in Prince Albert to register.

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