Agriculture

It has long been my expectation that farming would become a sector where robotic machinery would become a major element of operations. Talk to producers and one of the major issues they face is finding reliable staff.

There appears to be a growing interest in agriculture education in Canada, along with an increasing number of job opportunities in the industry, according to Statistics Canada data and a couple of independent surveys.

New research suggests that a lack of domestic workers could significantly impede the growth of Canada’s grain and oilseed industry.

We are pleased to welcome Keith and Gerry to the SaskCanola Board and to have Wayne and Doyle return for another term — Terry Youzwa Six nominations were received to fill four positions on the SaskCanola Board of Directors.

With these changes, the process will be further streamlined which will mean a quicker resolution of requests for assistance on drainage issues for producers.

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.