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Report forecasts Canadian Ag Industry will see over 100,000 vacant positions by 2030

Report forecasts Canadian Ag Industry will see over 100,000 vacant positions by 2030

Feb 22, 2024

New data released by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has shed light on the growing challenges facing Canada’s agriculture sector regarding workforce availability.  According to the report “Sowing Seeds of Change” by The Conference Board of Canada on…

Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Feb 21, 2024

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, indicating a new record for overall Canadian farm income in 2023 despite various challenges the sector faces. The forecast shows that Net Cash Income (NCI), the…

Slight Improvement for Major Canadian Railways Over the Past Week: Ag Transport Coalition

Slight Improvement for Major Canadian Railways Over the Past Week: Ag Transport Coalition

Feb 20, 2024

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 28, an improvement from the 68% order fulfillment performance seen in week 27.  The improvement in system performance reflects improved performance for each of CN…

Moe leading delegation to India

Moe leading delegation to India

Feb 20, 2024

Premier Scott Moe is currently leading a high-profile delegation on a mission to India. The primary objectives include expanding trade opportunities, attracting investments, and spotlighting the province’s pivotal role in ensuring global food and energy security. The Premier underscores Saskatchewan’s…

Eggs recalled in Sask. due to possible salmonella contamination

Eggs recalled in Sask. due to possible salmonella contamination

Feb 18, 2024

The threat of possible salmonella contamination has triggered a food recall in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says several egg brands, including Compliments large eggs, Harman medium eggs, No-name large eggs, Star Egg medium, large, and extra-large eggs,…