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Agriculture

Soil importance must be remembered

Soil sometimes receives less emphasis, attention, and recognition than it deserves for its role in crop production.
Agriculture This Week - Trade deals not always issue free

Agriculture This Week - Trade deals not always issue free

The idea of trade agreements opening doors to free trade between nations is a good one. But ink on a document does not mean a relationship is a smooth one.
Consultations on farmland ownership now open

Consultations on farmland ownership now open

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the consultations for The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act. The consultations will allow all interested parties to share their views regarding farmland ownership rules.

Rare breeds still worth maintaining

One area of agriculture I have long held an interest in is rare breeds of livestock.
Riding Clinic

Riding Clinic

Yorkton’s 4-H Light Horse Club and Cowboy Up 4-H Club took part in a riding Clinic Saturday. Ages 8-17 received learning sessions from Tyrel Pole, helping riders advance in their skill and fix small issues.
Seeding ahead of average

Seeding ahead of average

As of May 11, significant seeding progress was made this past week. Thirty-four per cent of the 2015 crop is now seeded, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Report.
Farming for Health kicks off

Farming for Health kicks off

The Health Foundation kicked off another season of Farming for Health May 8 as volunteers started seeding 250 acres of City land on Grain Millers Road.

Agriculture This Week - Supply management again hot topic

The idea of supply management is one of those things that when analyzed makes so much sense that you just know many people are going to rail against the concept.
Pork sector still facing hurdles

Pork sector still facing hurdles

The pork industry in Canada seems to be one sector of agriculture which could literally fade into oblivion.
Seeding season is on

Seeding season is on

As of April 30, 2015 Saskatchewan farmers are in the field, seeding, harrowing and controlling weeds. Two per cent of the 2015 crop is in the ground. The five-year (2010-2014) average for this time of year is less than one per cent.
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