SASKATOON – Agriculture leaders from Canada, the United States and Mexico continue their talks in Saskatoon this week for the Tri-National Accord conference.
With agriculture responsible for more than one third of Saskatchewan’s export earnings, the industry is a vital part of the province’s economy.
Wanting to strengthen exports further, Premier Brad Wall announced Tuesday a major trade summit will be held in Saskatoon early next year.
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The summit will bring together key players with the hope of creating new opportunities in current and emerging markets throughout the world.
“Agriculture is a huge deal for the province. It may be something that you think, well that should go without saying, but we got to say it. Because again, we talk about resources a lot and what is happening in agriculture. Not just in growing but in value added and research is a big deal and really putting us on the map in a lot of very positive ways,” said Brad Wall.
Saskatchewan was the country’s top agri-food exporter last year, exporting more than $11 billion.
The summit takes place Feb. 4 and 5, 2014.
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