Saskatchewan Agriculture

• Federal and Sask. governments announce enhancements for 2023 Crop Insurance Program

  Details of the Crop Insurance Program for 2023 have been released. The program for Sask. farmers aims to curb the economic effects of production losses caused by natural hazards.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
• ‘Ask A Farmer’: New podcast aims to cultivate agriculture education

  A new podcast is hoping to inform residents on how farmers help consumers put food on the table, as well as navigate some of the challenges facing consumers in the current age. 

  Canada

  Feb 15
  
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• 40th annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show begins in Saskatoon

  This year's show features 330 exhibits catering to the grain industry, selling out all five available buildings.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• 42% of Saskatchewan’s crops have been harvested, report says

  Weather conditions over the past week allowed Saskatchewan producers to make great progress with harvesting, which is 40 per cent of the five-year average.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2022
• Nutrien names Ken Seitz president and CEO

  Saskatoon-based fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. has named Ken Seitz president and CEO following a months-long global talent search.

  Economy

  Aug 8, 2022
• Sask. heat wave could lead to crops being ready to harvest sooner than expected

  According to the latest crop report, Saskatchewan crops are advancing quickly because of the hot and humid climate experienced over the last few weeks.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2022
• Mixed conditions presenting different challenges for Saskatchewan farmers

  Saskatchewan's agriculture ministry says many crops are behind their normal stages of development for this time of year.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2022
• StatCan report shows more wheat planting, canola planting down despite strong demand

  Saskatchewan farmers reported planting 11.4 million acres of canola, which is down six per cent from 2021.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Saskatchewan farmers struggling with too wet or too dry conditions: latest crop report

  The early season drought conditions in the west and excess moisture in the east are leading factors for the slow crop development.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan calls for livestock tax deferral

  "If the tax deferral isn't granted, it just puts a real financial burden on those producers that are forced to liquidate their herd".

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022