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The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.A few years ago...

A Canadian food expert says Saskatchewan has the commodities the world needs.While in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) annual convention, Sylvain Charlebois - ...

The Government of Canada is allocating $120 million to help over 100 northern communities implement their own food security programs.Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, s...

Farmers and producers in British Columbia can participate in an income-protection program.The AgriStability program for the 2022 farming year will stay open for B.C.'s agricultural sector until June 3...

The value of farmland across the country rose quite a bit in 2022.According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Farmland Values Report, the average price for these properties rose by 12.8 per cent last year...

Those with a green thumb or just a humble interest in gardening will want to stop by Meadow Lake's annual Seedy Sunday. The event will take place at Studio Three at 406 First Ave. W. from 1 p.m. to 5 ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The organization that examines crop varieties has made recommendations on new pulse crops.The Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) is a forum for the exchange of information on ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has sent out an advisory regarding the use of garlic in livestock feed.CFIA said certain feed manufacturers are making insect repellent or fly cont...

MELFORT, Sask. - CropLife Canada is now an industry partner on the 'Road to 2050' climate-solution initiative. The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) wanted the strategy to focus on innovation, research, a...

MELFORT, Sask. - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation said crop insurance premiums are not going up by 60 per cent- as was claimed by the Alberta Opposition NDP. AFSC said premiums will go up th...