Agriculture

It is always interesting to read about the issues of agriculture beyond Canada’s border.

Despite many challenges this fall, Saskatchewan producers now have 95 per cent of the crop combined. Harvest continues in many parts of the province as weather and field conditions permit.

“Saskatchewan residents should know that TIP is available for calls about environmental polluters and illegal dumping in addition to poaching.

Research findings announced at Obesity Week 2016 suggest canola oil and high-oleic canola oil can help decrease abdominal fat, which may improve metabolic syndrome.

Naomi Paley, BSA, PAg, Regional Livestock Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture After the early snow and a month of wet weather in Saskatchewan, many acres of annual grain crops are still in the field.

Earlier this month, the Government of Saskatchewan and Fertilizer Canada signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MOC) agreeing to work together on the ongoing implementation and adoption of fertilizer application practices using 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

Peter Schigol of Yorkton was impressed by this peaceful post-harvest sunrise near Duck Mountain November 19.

On November 14, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced online consultations to help determine priority areas for the Next Policy Framework (NPF).

Big, at least in terms of business, is generally seen as better. That certainly extends to farming where neighbours have bought out and absorbed neighbours for decades dating back essentially to the end of World War One, at least here in Canada.

There is much interest in the fate of the world’s varied ecosystems.