Canadian farmers could see significant increases in income and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. This is according to a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report. The report titled Reigniting Agricultural Productivity in Canada, estimated boosting productivity growth to two per cent...

Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' program is an annual competition to recognize farmers under the age of 40 that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture. Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd and Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, Ont. and Pierre Luc ...

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has officially wrapped up its 54th edition with its highest attendance ever recorded. The show welcomed 151,037 visitors, making it the largest Agribition to date, reaffirming its position as Saskatchewan's largest annual event. There were several events going on including the Maple Le...

Canadian veterinarians are calling on Ottawa to streamline regulations as key animal medicines have become increasingly unavailable. Tracy Fisher with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says veterinarians no longer have access to 40 per cent of medications they once were able to use. She says the loss of appro...

There's something in the water in Edam, Sask. Canadian Western Agribition crowned Shylah Sitter as the 2026 Miss Rodeo Agribition during the first performance of the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo. Sitter becomes the second individual from Edam to win the crown, after current Miss Rodeo Agribition and Miss Rodeo Canad...

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has a new livestock bedding supplier Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE) will provide the bedding that is manufactured from 100 per cent Canadian flax straw. The bedding is pelletized and engineered to be ultra-low dust to improve air quality, while being highly absorbent. It is also desig...

Day Two of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) opened with the Breakfast in the Barns. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and guests for discussions highlighting Saskatchewan's global leadership in agriculture, livestock development, and economic growth. Guest speaker Premier Scott Moe said Agr...

The country's largest livestock show opened its doors this morning in Regina, Sask. The kickoff to the 54th edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), was the Burning of the Brand, which was led by Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Agribition president Michael Latimer said its an importan...

Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show is in the national spotlight.Ag in Motion, located near Langham, Sask. received the Business Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards.Rob O'Connor, Show Director for Ag in Motion said the award recognizes the show's dedication to the local community, its leadership wit...

Family farmers across Canada are calling on the federal government to modernize tax laws prohibiting them from passing properties down to their nieces and nephews. Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), a farmer can transfer qualified farm property to their child on a tax-deferred basis, but not to a niece or nephew, even if ...

Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group. Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, said food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war with the U.S. has put Canadian food and food producers in the spotlight. The convention will allow farmers and farm worker...

Alberta agricultural societies will get much needed funds.The Alberta government will provide $2.5-million for major agricultural society facility upgrades. In the past, ag societies got help with improvements and repairs to commercial kitchens, roofs, horse riding arenas and heating and ventilation in ice rinks and ha...

Canadian agri-food exporters are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with U.S. lawmakers to underscore how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) drives jobs, growth, and food security across North America. The delegation is being organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), a coalit...

Planting forage on marginal land benefits both farmers and the environment. It improves soil fertility, enhances water filtration, increases carbon sequestration, and reduces weeds and disease. Forage crops also support pollinators and biodiversity, while helping farms become more resilient to climate change. A new pro...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is sounding the alarm on the issue of illegal foreign farmland ownership. In a letter sent to Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, APAS warns of "systematic challenges to farmland ownership" in Saskatchewan, as well as suspicions of "indirect ...

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 and pork.Some segments of agriculture have escaped any significant impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, ac...

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 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon, Sask. this week. Her presentation focused on what consumers are buying a...

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 investments and increased business management support. The budget set a goal to double non-U.S. exports over the next 10 ...

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 government's efforts to expand opportunities for Canadian agriculture. "China remains an important market for Canadian expor...

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 and L. David Dubé Foundation. The new simulation lab will provide students with a hands-on learning environment t...

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) has released its annual Public Trust Research, showing Canadians have renewed optimism and growing confidence in Canada's food system. But trust, while rising, remains delicate. This year's data shows a significant shift: nearly half of Canadians believe the food system is ...

A national cattle group wants the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement terminated. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) made the request to Ottawa following the tabling of the UK Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) legislation. In July 2023, Ottawa announced the acc...

Harvest is virtually complete in Saskatchewan except for a few acres of later seeded crops remaining in the field. Part of the reason for the harvest delays was the rain and snow, frost, and humidity that started in September. Provincially, 99 per cent of crops have been harvested. Roughly 99 per cent of mustard is in ...

Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) spent some time in Ottawa last week discussing issues of importance to agricultural sectors. Bill Huber said they talked to several Members of Parliament and cabinet ministers about canola tariffs. Huber said not one shipment of new crop h...

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping while the pair are at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum later this week in South Korea. Carney said the pair will discuss "a broad range of issues, both in terms of the commercial relationship as well as the evolution of the globa...

A popular Calgary petting zoo and farm remained closed for its pumpkin festival last weekend after nine cases of avian flu were confirmed in its poultry.Alberta Health Services ordered closure of Butterfield Acres on Oct. 17. The provincial health services agency says the petting zoo will reopen after the conditions of...

An online peer-to-peer mental health support community has expanded its partnership to better serve people in veterinary medicine.Togetherall is working with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), supported by funding from Western Financial Group, and Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA). It...

Two well-known agricultural shows in Saskatchewan have been nominated for national awards. The Ag in Motion outdoor farm show at Langham, Sask. has been nominated for the Business Event of the Year Award, and it will be competing against Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. Saskatchewan Tourism Minister Alana R...