REGINA — The commissioner of environment and sustainable development in the federal auditor’s office says Agriculture Canada has not yet developed a climate change mitigation strategy. There are only six growing seasons left to reach 2030 targets and the commissioner’s report says it is still unclear how the department will help farmers meet the goals. […] Read more
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MP decries intimidation of House committee witnesses
Committee studying a bill to ban live horse export for slaughter had difficulty finding producers who would testify
REGINA — People who raise horses for the overseas meat market were afraid to testify before the standing agriculture committee during its recent study of a bill to ban the air export of live horses. Conservative agriculture critic and Alberta Foothills MP John Barlow said some were harassed and bullied and wanted no part of […] Read more
Reports raise alarm over Bunge-Viterra merger
Competition bureau, ag economists find significantly reduced competition, more costs to farmers if transaction proceeds
REGINA — Bunge and Viterra said last week they still expect the proposed merger of the two companies to proceed, even after a Competition Bureau of Canada review identified major concerns about reduced competition. A report by three University of Saskatchewan agricultural economists for four Prairie farm organizations reached the same conclusion. Richard Gray, James […] Read more
Leon’s clients file claims against company for non-delivery
REGINA — Customers of Leon’s Manufacturing continue to have concerns about the company’s ability to deliver. Edmonton lawyer James Raworth said he has three clients who have either filed, or are in the process of filing, claims against the company. Related story: Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer He said they are all almost exactly the […] Read more
Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air
Canada ships live horses mainly to Japan for slaughter, but the federal government has moved to ban the practice
REGINA — The House of Commons agriculture committee has passed a private member’s bill that would ban the air transport of live horses for slaughter. Bill C-355 now goes back to the House of Commons for third reading, and if passed there would then move to the Senate for more scrutiny. Related stories: Animal Justice […] Read more
Agribition posts profit, strong attendance
REGINA — Canadian Western Agribition posted a profit of $75,000 last year, said chief executive officer Shaun Kindopp. The annual Regina show held its annual general meeting last week. “I think we’ve got the right momentum heading into 2024 and we’re excited that it’s 221 days away,” he said April 17. Last year featured several […] Read more
Grain growers present Ottawa with policy suggestions
The Road to 2050 document was developed with grain farmers across Canada as part of national net-zero plan
REGINA — Grain Growers of Canada has released its recommendations to the federal government on how it can help farmers be both profitable and sustainable. The Road to 2050 for Canada’s Grain Sector was two years in the making as the organization consulted with its members and agreed on 10 policy recommendations. It was initiated […] Read more
Spray drift concerns spark SARM resolution
Rural politicians asked for more teeth in regulations and for up to 12 months to report the damage from pesticide drift
REGINA — Rural residents who suspect spray drift has damaged their property are supposed to contact the applicator as soon as possible. But the current 30-day window isn’t long enough to determine whether or how much damage occurred, said a resolution at last month’s Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention. The resolution from the RM […] Read more
Regina farm show to feature product launch
Long-time exhibitor Degelman Industries will launch a new line while other exhibitors are expected to showcase ag tech
REGINA — Degelman Industries will officially launch its heavy duty staggered rippers for compacted soil at Canada’s Farm Show in June. Marketing manager Derek Molnar said the Regina-based company wanted to make a product durable enough to do a job that producers across North America increasingly need. Heavier tractors and other equipment are contributing to […] Read more
Feed options needed during drought
Growing perennial and annual crops can stretch the grazing period to provide farmers options during a drought
REGINA — This year could be another dry one and cattle producers may have to consider management options. This includes whether herd numbers can be maintained with available feed sources or whether animals can be moved elsewhere. “Do I work with my neighbour, who is a cropping guy, and maybe strike up a deal to […] Read more
