Manitoba improving Crown Land Lease and Permit Regulations
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson has announced changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation.The program is designed to support improving forage productivity, growing the livestock industry and advancing sustainability.Johnson says after a 45-day public comment period the province…
An engaging townhall meeting with Cabri-area producers on drought and supports
Well over 100 people packed the Cabri Community Hall yesterday afternoon (Tues), where a townhall meeting was held on current supports for producers. It was hosted by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association; also in attendance were staff from Sask. Crop Insurance…
Ottawa, Manitoba announce funding to support sustainable farming, Indigenous participation in agriculture in Manitoba
The federal and Manitoba governments made two funding announcements related to agriculture. The first was Ottawa and Manitoba providing over $1.9 million in funding to 54 projects supporting sustainable farming in Manitoba. Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay says Manitoba farmers…
SCA hosting two more townhall meetings on supports for producers facing drought conditions
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is hosting two more townhall meetings this week in drought-stricken areas of the province. One is this afternoon (Tues) in Cabri at the Cabri Community Hall from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The other is tomorrow (Wed)…
“We were heard”: townhall meetings in drought-stricken parts of Saskatchewan well-attended
A rancher was at a townhall meeting in Kindersley on Tuesday about the drought and what supports are available. Arlene Boisjoli, who has a ranch south of Kindersley, says the meeting was well-attended by producers and representatives from Saskatchewan Crop…