Ag-in-Motion wrapped up, preparations for next year’s show underway
The Discovery Farm Langham site, northwest of Saskatoon, won’t be full of activity until next year. That’s the home of Ag-in-Motion, which wrapped up yesterday (Thurs). Day one had rain and gusty winds, but the next two days brought sunshine and…
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers Conclude Annual Meeting
The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture washeld in Fredericton, New Brunswick, from July 19 to 21, 2023. Ministers discussed the agricultureand agri-food sector’s key issues, including the successful launch of the $3.5 billion SustainableCanadian…
Beef and Pork Producers Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP
Canadian beef and pork farmers are calling on members of Parliament to vote against the U.K.’s membership in a major Asia-Pacific trade group. The farmers, as well as Canadian meat processors, are angry about Saturday’s announcement that the U.K. has…
Farm group wants more government assistance for livestock producers facing extreme drought
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take additional action to assist livestock producers facing extreme drought conditions across the province. Stock growers President Garner Deobald farms near Hodgeville, between Swift Current and…
Farm Credit Canada partners with Dairy Farmers of Canada, Lactanet on offering incentive program
An incentive is being offered to Canadian dairy farmers looking to make their operation greener. Farm Credit Canada is offering up to $2-thousand through its Sustainability Incentive Program, with support from the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Lactanet, a farm…