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Is Canadian seaweed the secret to taming belchy cows and tackling climate change?

Is Canadian seaweed the secret to taming belchy cows and tackling climate change?

Canadian scientists are investigating whether regional seaweeds might be the new superfood for cows, and battle climate change in the process.
Major investment in livestock and forage research in Sask.

Major investment in livestock and forage research in Sask.

Province and feds announce $7.5 million investment
Area clubs benefit as FCC provides $100,000 to 4-H clubs in 2021

Area clubs benefit as FCC provides $100,000 to 4-H clubs in 2021

4-H Canada is pleased to announce that the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund will provide $100,000 to 203 4-H clubs across Canada in 2021, to support local activities.
New tech helps farmers monitor their mental health

New tech helps farmers monitor their mental health

Following a recent province-wide Innovation Challenge, Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, unveiled a new tool for agricultural producers to track their mental health.

Local farm creates online education snippets for young remote learners

DAMASCUS – The cows are coming home to the virtual classroom as a Wellington North farm looks to engage young students with a connection to agriculture.

Government of Canada launches consultation process for new Canada Water Agency

The federal government is following through on its commitment to establish a Canada Water Agency (CWA) and improve freshwater management across Canada with the launch of public consultations last month.

Prairie provinces reportedly chipped in for new climate data hub ClimateWest

Canada’s three Prairie provinces are particularly vulnerable to the climate crisis, and now their governments are helping make climate data more accessible, according to the head of a new non-profit.

TC Energy halts work on Keystone XL in anticipation of Biden action

Calgary – Before President Biden was even inaugurated, TC Energy let it be known they would be stopping work on the Keystone XL pipeline.
Sask Wheat commits over $3.6 million to collaborative wheat research

Sask Wheat commits over $3.6 million to collaborative wheat research

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed $3.6 million to 23 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2020. The federal Minister of Agriculture, the Hon.
Canola Research Hub update provides easy access to the latest agronomic research

Canola Research Hub update provides easy access to the latest agronomic research

Through a new user-friendly interface at canolaresearch.ca, the Canola Research Hub provides growers, agronomists and industry stakeholders with quick and easy access to a comprehensive database of canola agronomic research results.
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