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Feds re-affirm commitment to support dairy, poultry, and egg producers
The federal government is reaffirming its commitment to help dairy, poultry, and egg producers and processors financially.Marie-Claude Bibeau, the minister of agriculture and agri-food, announced on M...
Nov 14, 2022
New Zealand targets cow burps to help reduce global warming
PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand (AP) - How do you stop a cow from burping?It might sound like the start of a humorous riddle, but it's the subject of a huge scientific inquiry in New Zealand. And the an...
Nov 14, 2022
G3 wins elevator of the year award for third time
CP Rail has handed out its annual elevator of the year award.G3 took home the honours for their site in Carmangay, Alta.The award is given to grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single lo...
Nov 10, 2022
Battlefords Agricultural Society hoping for more members
The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and is putting the call out for new members. The date for the meeting is still being confirmed but there i...
Nov 10, 2022
SeedMaster creates canola contest aimed at helping one grower in 2023
A new contest has been announced for canola growers in Western Canada.SeedMaster announced on Nov. 9 the '160 Acres of Gold Giveaway' which will see one grower win everything they essential need to gr...
Nov 10, 2022
Snow had minimal impact on apple harvest: B.C. Fruit Growers
The recent snow has not created major issues for Okanagan apple production.That's according to B.C. Fruit Growers' Association general manager Glenn Lucas who said not many apples should still have be...
Nov 09, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday November 9, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - The Manitoba government has unveiled the province's first new collective water management strategy in nearly 20 years.Premier Heather Stefanson said the strategy is needed because gro...
Nov 09, 2022
Exploring ag opportunities during national career month
MELFORT, Sask. - November is Canada Career Month and it's the perfect time for youth to thinkAG.Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), along with its 10 provincial members, is inspiring student...
Nov 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday November 8, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - A new report by RBC said Canada's agriculture sector needs to increase food production while also investing in sustainability to reduce emissions.The report in collaboration with the ...
Nov 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Monday November 7, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - Agriculture ministers from roughly 50 countries agreed to redouble their efforts on several issues.Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau attended two days of meetings...
Nov 07, 2022