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Federal strychnine ban review may help control gopher ‘plague’ on Sask. crops
Farmers and rural officials across Saskatchewan say Ottawa's decision to review the strychnine ban could finally bring relief in the fight against gophers. Still, some warn that the solution needs to ...
Nov 08, 2025

Canadian Foodgrains Bank among Canada’s top impact charities for eighth straight year
Canadian Foodgrains Bank has once again earned a spot on Charity Intelligence's prestigious list of Canada's Top 10 Impact Charities. The annual ranking evaluates how effectively charities translate d...
Nov 07, 2025

Analyst says some agriculture sectors have escaped Trump tariffs
Canada's three largest agricultural export markets are the United States, China and India. There are tariff-related issues in each of those markets right now especially as it pertains to canola, peas ...
Nov 07, 2025

The factors shaping the protein buying patterns of consumers
The technological revolution and demographics are increasingly shaping consumer buying patterns. Watching those trends is Lisa Keefe, a journalist who specializes in food protein. She spoke to the Sas...
Nov 06, 2025

Nutrien reviewing strategic alternatives for phosphate business, including sale
Agricultural product provider Nutrien Ltd. says it's undertaking a strategic review of its phosphate business. That could result a reconfiguring of operations, strategic partnerships or a sale. The Sa...
Nov 06, 2025

Federal budget commits to export growth
The agriculture community was closely watching yesterday's federal budget for any sign of help in dealing with tariffs. There was emphasis on trade diversification with a focus on biofuel production i...
Nov 05, 2025

Agriculture minister meets with Chinese officials
The Agriculture and Agri-Food minister has returned from China where his agenda included meeting with Chinese and Canadian industry leaders. Heath MacDonald said it was a part of the federal governmen...
Nov 04, 2025

Bold action needed for agricultural growth
CropLife Canada is calling on the federal government to prioritize agriculture by making changes that can help unlock over $100B in GDP growth over the next decade. CropLife Canada joined other nation...
Nov 03, 2025

Gift will support a new Veterinary Technology Simulation Lab in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Polytechnic received a $1-million gift to support a simulation lab for the Veterinary Technology program at the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus. The funds came from the Heather Ryan ...
Oct 31, 2025

APAS responds to India's 30 per cent duty on yellow pea imports
Disappointment was how the President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) described his reaction to India placing a 30 per cent duty on all yellow pea imports, including fr...
Oct 31, 2025