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Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Richardson International Limited is announcing a significant investment in theircanola crush plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In addition to doubling its processing capacity to 2.

Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture

RM of Wallace-Woodworth
Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.
Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

2020 was a record year for agricultural exports in Saskatchewan, helping the province lead the nation in growth in overall export sales over the previous year. Saskatchewan produced $16.
USask scientists help find the key to decoding rye genome

USask scientists help find the key to decoding rye genome

SASKATOON AND GATERSLEBEN – An international team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute in Germany and including University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers has succeeded in completely decoding the genome of rye, despite its large size and complexity.
Feds say farm incomes are surging — but most don't reap gains

Feds say farm incomes are surging — but most don't reap gains

Canada’s most valuable farms and ranches made a mint last year, while many struggled to balance the books, recently released federal data show — a growing gap some see as a grim sign for the sector.

Why some aren’t so sure farms are key to carbon offset plans

Canadian fields, orchards, and ranches might soon be growing a new crop: Carbon credits.
Feds to sow farm-based climate research hub in Sask.

Feds to sow farm-based climate research hub in Sask.

The federal government wants to plant the seed of an open air climate change laboratory on Saskatchewan farmland.
Agricultural Safety Week proclaimed

Agricultural Safety Week proclaimed

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 14-20, 2021, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan.
Add atmospheric drying – and potential lower crop yields – to climate change toll

Add atmospheric drying – and potential lower crop yields – to climate change toll

Drier air brought on by climate change could put a dent in crop yields, triggering smaller and slower-growing plants, a new study says.
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