Lifting restrictions on farmland ownership would increase the cost of land, which could reduce lending rates and boost spending and the economy, says the author.  |  File photo

Sask. farmland: perception versus reality

The Saskatchewan government is gathering opinions and input on farmland ownership regulations in the province. I believe loosening farmland ownership rules would unleash the full potential of Saskatchewan agriculture and bring maximum benefits to Saskatchewan people. One problem with the current restrictions centres around fair value versus market value. For example, if farmer John sold […] Read more