Agriculture

• Ottawa aims to cut grocery bills with $3.2B food security strategy

  The multi-year plan, titled seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on international food imports and break the grip of a highly concentrated retail market.

  Consumer

  Jun 11
  
• Saskatchewan separatists skeptical of Carney government’s push for unity

  United Grassroots chair Clark Brotzell said despite recent announcements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney to ease western alienation concerns, he has not seen much progress.

  Politics

  Jun 10
  
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• Consultations with Sask. producers ‘an opportunity’ for collaboration, says minister

  Canada's agriculture minister is meeting with stakeholders from Saskatchewan's agriculture sector to consult on its new industry policy framework for the years to come.

  Canada

  May 20
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• Federal committee calls for reversal of Lacombe agricultural research centre closure

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said earlier this year it's closing three research and development centres, including the one in Lacombe, plus four satellite research farms.

  Science

  May 12
• Cattle farmers slam N.B. plan to end vet services

  A group representing cattle farmers in New Brunswick say it takes issue with the province's plan to axe government-run veterinary services.

  Health

  Mar 21
• Saskatchewan pulse industry welcomes $75M federal market diversification investment

  Pea, lentil and bean producers in Saskatchewan are pushing for market diversification following Canada's deal with China to remove yellow pea tariffs last month.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Agriculture adds $900 million to N.S. economy but number of farms has fallen: study

  A new study says that while agriculture is a major driver of Nova Scotia’s economy, the number of farms in the province has fallen sharply over the years.

  Economy

  Feb 10
• Agriculture conference aims to share insights between youth and experienced farmers

  'It's actually impossible to get into agriculture from an outsiders’ perspective.' with raising prices but an ag conference allowed upcoming and current famers to share knowledge

  Canada

  Feb 5
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• Saskatchewan farming group raises concerns over foreign land ownership

  Saskatchewan's largest farmers group is calling on the government to consider their concerns regarding foreign farm land ownership.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2025
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• Ontario pumpkin farmers hit hard by prolonged drought: ‘Our lowest yield in 30 years’

  Ontario pumpkin farmers say there is a shortage of yield this season after taking a devastating hit due to low moisture, heat waves and a prolonged drought.

  Weather

  Oct 9, 2025