Canada’s Farm Show just one sleep away
One of the largest agriculture shows in North America is a day away. The 45th edition of Canada’s Farm Show is on tomorrow (Tues) to Thursday, with each day having a unique theme. The first day tomorrow is Collaboration Day;…
It’s Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan
The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are proud to jointly proclaim the week of June 18 to 24, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week. The native prairie is part of our provincial identity, it is a distinctive ecosystem that brings a…
Canada officially regains market access to Taiwan
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie Claude Bibeau and Minister of International Trade Mary Ng announced Canada has regained market access to Taiwan for beef exports. Taiwan had restrictions on Canadian beef since 2003, following the discovery of Canada’s first case of…
Alberta Grasslands to be Protected
Two conservation organizations have teamed up to protect one of the largest areas of intact Prairie grasslands and wetlands in Canada. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada say they are working to conserve McIntyre Ranch through a…
Alberta County Declares Agricultural Disaster
Councillors in an Alberta community have declared an agricultural disaster. On June 14th, Stettler County Council made the declaration after weather conditions dating back to the winter forced their hand. They say a very light snow pack with no run-off combined…