Organizations say increasing the inclusion rate will affect intergenerational transfer and decrease the number of family farms
REGINA — The farm lobby against federal changes to the capital gains inclusion rate is gathering steam. Grain Growers of Canada launched ProtectFamilyFarms.ca last week after revealing research showing family grain farmers would face 30 per cent more in taxes if the rate rises from one-half to two-thirds. The online lobby allows farmers to contact […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Leon’s Mfg. in receivership
REGINA — Farmers owed equipment or money from Saskatchewan-based Leon’s Manufacturing and Ram Industries Inc. will have to wait for the court process to unfold after the companies went into receivership June 11. The Bank of Montreal forced the move after the companies defaulted on their obligations to the lender in 2021 and again in […] Read more
FCC invests in breeding innovation
REGINA — Farm Credit Canada has invested $5 million into the accelerated breeding program at the Global Institute for Food Security. Chief executive officer Justine Hendricks announced the funding at Canada’s Farm Show June 18, saying she was thrilled to announce the partnership. “The accelerated breeding program brings together cutting edge science and practical agricultural […] Read more
Regina farm show moves to March
Canada's Farm Show will move to March beginning next year
REGINA — Canada’s Farm Show is moving to March from its long-time June dates. As the show got underway June 18, the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) announced the change, saying extensive consultation with the show’s advisory committee resulted in the new dates after 46 years in June. “Extensive consultations with farmers, exhibitors and sponsors […] Read more
New report highlights farmer share of food dollar
Commodity prices dropped and retail prices rose, leaving both farmers and consumers unhappy
REGINA — A new report from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan highlights the increasing discrepancy between what farmers get for their products and retail food costs. The 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report found prices for commodities like canola, wheat, lentils, barley and hogs dropped between five and 16 per cent from 2022 to […] Read more
Cattle producers wary of grasslands conservation proposal
Sask. Stock Growers say they need more information before they could support the plan
Glacier FarmMedia – SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association members want the Canadian Cattle Association to press pause on its Grasslands Conservation Initiative until it can better communicate its plan. Several resolutions about the initiative were debated during the SSGA annual meeting June 11 and while some were defeated members did approve one […] Read more
Sask. auditor urges WSA to finalize water, wetland policies
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor said the Water Security Agency is making progress toward implementing recommendations made in 2018 about how it regulates agricultural drainage. However, it still hasn’t finalized its water quality and wetland retention requirements, which Tara Clemett said should be in place before drainage is approved. The auditor said there are risks […] Read more
Capital gains changes to proceed
REGINA — Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a notice of motion June 10 to change the capital gains inclusion rate. The Notice of Ways and Means motion follows an announcement in the April budget that the change was coming. Legislation is to follow. Ottawa intends to increase the rate from one-half to two-thirds on […] Read more
Ottawa appoints new deputy ag minister
REGINA — A new federal deputy minister of agriculture is in place this week after prime minister Justin Trudeau announced changes earlier in May. After just more than a year in the job, Stefanie Beck is returning to defence as the deputy there and Lawrence Hanson is moving to agriculture. It’s a quick change after […] Read more
Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee
Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat
REGINA — Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member’s bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities. But some senators suggested it should apply to everyone who could potentially threaten biosecurity. The bill was ushered through Parliament by […] Read more
