On April 6, a letter printed in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix by Joe Monahan suggested that farm technology is advancing an ecological disaster. He started by saying many farmers are conscientious stewards of the land, but with the increase in farm size, there is a trend to drain sloughs and push bluffs to make long […] Read more
Stories by Norm Hall
Where is ag platform in election?
Agriculture is a solid contributor to the national economy, accounting for nine percent of the gross domestic product, 2.4 million jobs and $26.5 billion in exports. Clearly, agriculture is a national strength. However, our federal party leaders have rarely mentioned agriculture in their campaigns, and it was absent in the first leaders’ debate. The Agricultural […] Read more
