Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• How the coronavirus pandemic could change meat processing in Canada

  Some producers and industry organizations want more small meat processing plants, rather than having the vast majority of product come from two facilities.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
• Sask. scientists solve mystery and discover new insect species in canola crops

  A newly discovered insect species isn't believed to be harmful to canola crops but scientists say they will need to study it further.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2019
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• Snow may have city slickers complaining, but Manitoba farmers happy with snow pack

  While the City of Winnipeg digs out from the latest dump of snow, farmers around them are happy to see the amount of moisture this year.

  Environment

  Feb 5, 2019
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• Canadian livestock producers now able to apply for tax relief because of drought conditions

  Drought conditions stretching from British Columbia through to Quebec have led to a shortage of feed across most of southern parts of Canada and now the federal government is stepping in to offer relief for livestock operators.

  Money

  Sep 20, 2018
• Saskatchewan farmers seed more wheat, less canola in 2018

  Saskatchewan farmers planted more wheat in 2018, but seeded less canola, soybeans and other pulse crops.

  Economy

  Jun 29, 2018
• Scientists working on new canola varieties to combat clubroot

  Scientists are using the Canadian Light Source to develop new canola varieties that will be resistant to clubroot.

  Science

  Mar 14, 2018
• New potato varieties could improve taste of French fries

  Potato growers gathered to learn about what new varieties are available for trial that could improve yields and taste – including pink and purple potatoes, and those used to make French fries.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
• Canada 150 logo cut into Saskatchewan crop using modern technology

  A Youtube video showcases modern technology being used to combine the Canada 150 logo into a Saskatchewan wheat field.

  Tech

  Nov 14, 2016
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• Federal government invests over $30M for Swift Current, Sask. agriculture centre

  The federal government is giving $35.3 million to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Swift Current Research and Development Centre, the agriculture minister announced Wednesday.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2016
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• Home invasion: How to get rid of fruit flies fast

  Fending off fruit flies during the summer can be a bit of a challenge, especially with how quickly the bugs can breed.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 2, 2016