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'Kid's Agriculture Website' launched for students to discover agriculture in Saskatchewan

'Kid's Agriculture Website' launched for students to discover agriculture in Saskatchewan

Agriculture in thr Classroom Saskatchewan is proud to launch ExploreSaskAg.ca, a brand-new, kid-friendly website for elementary students to learn about agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Viterra to build world-class canola crush plant in Regina

Viterra to build world-class canola crush plant in Regina

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan welcomed Viterra's major announcement to build a world-class canola crush facility in Regina.
From bean to bar: Canadian hazelnut producers hoping to join the mix

From bean to bar: Canadian hazelnut producers hoping to join the mix

While much of Canada’s food and beverage industry has been hit by disruptions caused by the pandemic, the country’s chocolate processors and hazelnut producers hope to benefit from a combination of consumer indulgence and a growing “buy local” trend.
Cargill announces canola crushing facility for Regina

Cargill announces canola crushing facility for Regina

Regina will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art canola processing facility. Cargill announced plans to begin construction of a new $350 million project next year and it will be operational by 2024.
Area Angus sale sees strong prices

Area Angus sale sees strong prices

Crescent Creek Angus at Goodeve recently held its annual spring bull sale. The sale saw 58 bulls average $7310, and 38 heifers average $4986. The high selling bull was ‘Crescent Creek Nextstep 4H’ which brought a bid of $26,000 from Bandura Ranches.

Feds dishing out $691M to help poultry and egg farmers

Turkey, chicken and egg farmers will soon receive federal support to offset losses stemming from a trade deal allowing more international imports of poultry and eggs.
Enhanced support for veterinary services in rural Sask.

Enhanced support for veterinary services in rural Sask.

Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky and Agriculture Minister David Marit are announcing a number of initiatives to enhance the availability of veterinary services in rural Saskatchewan.
Provincial government welcome seed tech company

Provincial government welcome seed tech company

Leading agricultural technology company expands operations with Saskatchewan facility
Small farms beat out Big Ag in biodiversity, crop yields: study

Small farms beat out Big Ag in biodiversity, crop yields: study

Smaller farms produce more food and have more biodiversity than their larger counterparts, a new study has found.
Health Canada looking for input on gene editing guidelines

Health Canada looking for input on gene editing guidelines

From now until May 24, 2021, Health Canada is calling for public consultation on new guidelines for plant breeding innovation.
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