Few Agriculture Commitments in Federal Budget Disappoint Farm Groups
The Federal Budget, released Tuesday, contained very few commitments for the agriculture sector, which farm groups say is disappointing on several fronts. The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) said it missed “an extension to the extended rail interswitching pilot, investments…
Saskatchewan Invests $13.2 Million For Veterinary Medicine Training
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25, representing a $667,000 increase over last year. This funding will support high-quality veterinary medicine education in the province as well as government’s…
Saskatchewan Invests in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Mobile Skills Lab
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce a $300,000 investment into Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) to create a mobile, virtual-reality skills lab.The mobile skills lab will visit school campuses and community events across Saskatchewan to promote career…
Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis
There is alignment between farmland rental rates and the appreciating value of farmland across Canada according to a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The farmland rental rate analysis presents the rent-to-price ratio for cultivated farmland in Canada. The ratio leverages…
2024 Could be a Good Year to Grow Canary Seed
Canary seed is looking to bounce back in 2024-25, despite declines in production and exports during the current year. David Nobbs, chair of the Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan and pulse merchant for Purely Canada Foods, says exports are…