Agriculture

China’s canola plans still not at previous level

Country expected to increase purchases to 2.7 million tonnes from 1.9 million, a far cry from the four million it used to buy.

Jul 12, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >

Average crop may be developing on the Prairies

Delayed seeding on the eastern part of the Prairies is to blame for poorer crop production so far this growing season.

Jul 12, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

Flax straw biomass plant signs first contract with farmer

Bioenergy company banks on eventual biomass market in Saskatchewan but for now it will export its pellets overseas.

Jul 12, 2022 11:04 AM Read more >

Lake and reservoir levels near normal

Saskatchewan's water supply conditions have improved.

Jul 12, 2022 10:49 AM Read more >

Lampman farmers cross speckle park with Angus

Lampman area family discusses their love of farming.

Jul 11, 2022 1:49 PM Read more >

Drought weakened but not broken

La Nina is likely to stick around in July and August.

Jul 10, 2022 11:02 AM Read more >

Tax credit plays havoc with refunds

Federal legislation authorizing the Return of Fuel Charge Proceeds to Farmers Tax Credit didn’t receive final approval until June 9.

Jul 10, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Ground meat exempt from food labelling rules

Initially ground beef and pork were to be labelled, causing the industry and opposition politicians to campaign against the plan.

Jul 9, 2022 4:54 PM Read more >

Farm group proposes strategy to cut emissions

A national coalition of producers is proposing solutions to tackling climate change.

Jul 9, 2022 2:53 PM Read more >

Infrastructure bank eyes irrigation investment

Federal agency says it is waiting for the province to complete its technical and financial work and then make a request.

Jul 9, 2022 9:44 AM Read more >