Agriculture

• Why climate change on the farm means a high cost for Canadian taxpayers

  Taxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
• Films about Canadian agriculture screened in Kingston, Ont.

  Depth of Field: Films about Farming is being screened across the country to help spread the word about what's facing Canadian agriculture.

  Canada

  Mar 24
  
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• Preliminary water allocation forecasts in southern Alberta below average

  This year is shaping up to be a dry year with irrigation boards predicting limited water allocation, something that could have major impacts on producers.

  Canada

  Mar 20
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• B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmers

  Unprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.

  Weather

  Mar 18
• ‘White gold’: Environment Canada says snow welcome for Sask. farmers

  David Phillips with Environment Canada said the recent snowfall will bring much needed moisture to farmlands, irrigation ditches, sloughs and ponds. 

  Environment

  Mar 5
• In Quebec’s strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: study

  A new study suggests a small insect encroaching on Quebec's strawberry fields could help forecast some major impacts of climate change on agriculture.

  Environment

  Feb 23
• EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?

  European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?

  Canada

  Feb 19
• ‘Perfect storm’: B.C. fruit farmers warn of massive crop loss after deep freeze

  A warmer-than-normal winter followed by an extreme blast of arctic air in January has wiped out entire crops of popular fruit, including peaches, plums, cherries and nectarines.

  Environment

  Feb 7
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 5

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Feb. 5.

  Canada

  Feb 5
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• Dry and mild Saskatchewan winter could spell disaster for crop and cattle producers

  Saskatchewan is seeing a milder winter with less snowfall, but that could spell disaster for crop and cattle producers.

  Canada

  Jan 31