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Getting connected is the general theme of Day 1 of SARM Convention

Getting connected is the general theme of Day 1 of SARM Convention

Mar 14, 2024 | 12:44am
There was a common thread during the first day of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Annual Convention & Trade Show on Wednesday: getting connected to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Elements of that seemed to be incorporated into each speech given to SARM delegates at the Queensbury Convention Centre. During her opening speech […]
Over 2-thousand people expected at Annual SARM Convention & Trade Show

Over 2-thousand people expected at Annual SARM Convention & Trade Show

Mar 13, 2024 | 5:00am
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is ready for its annual Convention and Trade Show this week at REAL District in Regina. Everything kicks off Wednesday morning with registration at 8 o’clock, opening ceremonies at 10 o’clock, and addresses at 10:30 from Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, Provincial Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris, and […]
Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

Mar 12, 2024 | 2:39pm
The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. “Farmland prices have continued to increase at a rapid pace over the last couple of years, even when economic conditions suggested […]
Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Mar 12, 2024 | 10:10am
Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province, improving runoff potential. Saskatoon and North Battleford reportedly got in excess of 40cm and the […]
Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Mar 11, 2024 | 5:03pm
Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between December 14th to January 22nd. Farmers plan on seeding more durum wheat, lentils, dry field peas, oats, and canary seed, but less canola, spring wheat, barley, mustard […]
Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Mar 11, 2024 | 2:16pm
Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Founded in 2012 as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s world-class agri-science hub, GIFS works with its partners to provide expertise and leadership in the discovery, development […]