A summit planned for the end of the month will bring together producers from across Saskatchewan to talk about critical agricultural issues. Tariffs and trade are at the top of the list.
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Saskatchewan agriculture groups to host tariff, trade summit
Eight organizations have joined forces to hold the Saskatchewan Ag Summit to discuss critical issues faced by the industry
Farm group told it needs to expand its membership
Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan members worry about organization’s future due to static resources
REGINA — The new president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is promising more collaboration with other organizations to get things done for farmers. Bill Prybylski said all agricultural groups are working toward similar goals, and there can be more opportunities to work together. However, some delegates at the recent annual meeting say the […] Read more
Producers urged to ensure grain deliveries are protected
Canadian Grain Commission says it watches at-risk companies, but acknowledges that changes in a firm’s situation can happen quickly
REGINA — Farmers have until Jan. 27 to file claims with the Canadian Grain Commission against Purely Canada Foods. Jon Friesen, the commission’s chief operating officer, said the cluster of companies that have fallen into financial difficulty in the last year is unusual. Purely Canada is the only ongoing claim assessment situation. The company’s licences […] Read more
Farmers encouraged to keep Senate soil study prominent
Senator Rob Black says committee will seek more details on government’s response to Critical Ground in the new year
REGINA — The senator who led the Canadian soils study says farmers have to hold the government’s feet to the fire if they want the recommendations implemented. Rob Black told a recent Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan meeting that the Senate’s agriculture committee was “less than happy” with some of the government’s response, which offered […] Read more
Leader hopes rural voters will see NDP option
The first woman elected to lead the Saskatchewan NDP says it’s time for a change when voters go to the polls Oct. 28
REGINA — Saskatchewan election campaigns are largely fought in the cities these days. It’s been years since party leaders took buses around the province, hitting every nook and cranny in their bids for votes. Today, they’re more likely to be found travelling Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon with a few side trips to smaller […] Read more
Agriculture, rural issues to be part of Sask. election debate
Producers will ask candidates about issues such as crop insurance changes as the province prepares to go to the polls
REGINA — Farmers are busy trying to wrap up harvest and complete other fall work, but they may also be thinking about their vote in the expected Oct. 28 provincial election. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president had another task on his list — preparing for an election debate. Ian Boxall will represent the […] Read more
Pilot hunting program to help with wildlife damage
Landowners in five rural Sask. areas will have access to more licences
REGINA — A new pilot program in five Saskatchewan rural municipalities is launching to help landowners deal with excessive wildlife damage. The Big Game Management Extended Hunt will occur Nov. 1-10 in the RMs of Livingstone, Hazel Dell, Kelvington, Bjorkdale and Leask. Each of these will have 50 antlerless elk licences available in addition to […] Read more
Network promotes better farm drainage communication
Farmer-led initiative says producers, public need better information about how to handle too much or too little water
REGINA — A new collaboration in Saskatchewan is meant to improve communication about agricultural water. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network (SK DEN) is a partnership led by farmers and farm organizations who want water better managed. Related story: Landowners struggle with unapproved drainage “When it comes to drainage management and irrigation, I think we have […] Read more
Network aims to share drainage research and innovation
REGINA — A variety of agricultural stakeholders have formed a new provincial drainage research and extension network. The Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association, which promotes drainage, announced the network Sept. 10, describing it as a private sector leadership initiative and a collaboration of industry leaders and strategic advisers. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network will be known […] Read more
Ag groups redouble pressure on governments, railways to stop strike or lockout
Glacier FarmMedia – Agricultural organizations across Canada have banded together to call for action to keep Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) workers on the job. “Our [Canada’s] reputation for supplying the world with quality agricultural products, while hard earned, is greatly threatened by unnecessary disruptions in the supply chain,” the […] Read more
