Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...

Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves took home some hardware from Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Bushel Pulse Ltd, a manufacturer of harvest solutions, won the New Technology Innovation Award. The award is presented by the show's Innovator Recognition Program, highlighting technologies that advance a...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...

Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...

The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...

The Saskatchewan Budget was introduced yesterday, and there will be an increase in agriculture spending. The investment in the agriculture minisitry for 2026-27 is a $660.8 million, which is a jump of $37.4 million over last year. This included $89.4 million to support programs in the agri-food sector, and another $524...

A Regina-based agriculture event brings farmers, exhibitors and industry leaders together to kick off the growing season. The event features hands-on learning, a large-scale tradeshow, and opportunities to explore advancements in agriculture. Canada's Farm Show also provides special recognition to individuals making a...

BASF Agricultural Solutions (BASF) will invest $27 million into its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation near Saskatoon, Sask. BASF Agricultural Solutions President Livio Tedeschi said the expansion marks the next chapter in enhancing breeding capacity, integrating advanced automation, and accelerating the development ...

Canada's Farm Show Regina, Sask., presented by Bunge, is underway featuring three days of education, innovation and collaboration for the agriculture industry. The event kicked off with the Thank You Farmers pancake breakfast and Premier Scott Moe sharing some of the successes achieved in the past year. Moe said trad...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has entered a new partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) on sustainable agricultural programs. Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover and implement ...

Organizations that represent Canadian farmers across conventional and organic production of crops and livestock have united in their opposition of the closure of research facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, and the Organic and Regenerative Research Program. They are also op...

Most of Saskatchewan can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. In the Water Security Agency (WSA) spring runoff outlook for 2026, an area from Kindersley to Assiniboia in the southwest corner, is expected to have a well below normal runoff, while eastern Saskatchewan, from Wynyard to Yorkton, is expecte...

Elected representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) had a lot to consider during their three-day annual convention. Roughly 25 resolutions were debated.In one of the most significant resolutions, 95 per cent of delegates voted in favour of asking the federal government to reverse it...

Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in Canada and the United States showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to evaluate capital purchases amid changing commodity prices and interest rate pressures. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian and U.S....

Genetic improvement and disease risks facing canola production need to be researched to find solutions for canola production. The three Prairie provincial canola grower associations have evaluated and selected 11 canola research projects to receive funding under the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) in 2026. Th...

A new program has been created to help producers address ongoing issues with herds of elk causing damage on farms. In 2027, the Environment Ministry will be offering eight depredation permits to producers who have a demonstrated history of significant damage from congregating elk. SCIC is working with the Environmen...

Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal government is providing $27 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Youth Employment and Skills Program. It's part of the government's broader Youth Employment ...

Croptimistic Technology Inc. has released two improvements to software products SWAT RECORDS web app and Prescription Exporter. The focus of the company has traditionally revolved around building proprietary zone maps for farmers utilizing precision agriculture technology. VP of Agronomy Wes Anderson, who led the de...

Rural municipalities from across Saskatchewan meet next week for their annual conference - an opportunity to discuss issues of concern. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will welcome roughly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province for the event March 10 - 12.Attendees ...

The cash advance program supports Western Canadian crop and livestock farmers by providing operating capital. Each year, more than 10,000 farmers across Western Canada use a cash advance to help manage cash flow and reduce borrowing costs. The combination of interest-free and below-prime financing can translate into s...

Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals (SMMI) has purchased Compass Minerals in Wynyard, Sask., an operating sulphate of potash (SOP) production facility. The acquisition marks an important milestone in SMMI's long term strategy to diversify sulphate-based production. The Wynyard facility has been in operation since 1984 ...

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on the provincial and federal governments to strengthen funding and partnership commitments for Emergency Response Services that support healthcare, safety, and disaster preparedness across rural Saskatchewan. SARM President Bill Huber said rural mu...

In Canada, potatoes are the fifth-largest primary agricultural commodity and one of the most extensively cultivated vegetable crops. Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic's Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CARIE) are working to ensure every spud that ends up on the dinner table is the heal...

Pulses, which include lentils, chickpeas, peas, and beans, are central to both Saskatchewan and India's agri-food sectors. Pulses are also healthy and are high in protein. Over 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing food for hundreds of millions of people every day...

The Wheat Growers Association is welcoming China's final ruling to sharply lower the anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola seed.The reduction of 5.9 per cent, plus the standard 9 per cent import duty, alongside the suspension of 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal took effect yesterday. Daryl Fransoo, chairman of the ...

China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobsters and crabs, will not be imposed.A statement says the announcement...

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has completed its review of the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system. It was conducted by Synthesis Agri-Food Network and featured analysis of related reports and studies, as well as interviews with 29 key stakeholders. CWRC chair Jocelyn Velestuk said the process con...

Federal and Provincial Governments will provide $262.5 million for improvements to a northern port. The federal government will contribute $180 million, with the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba providing the remaining funding. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is encouraged by the major...