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Sask. strikes partial AgriStability deal with feds

Sask. strikes partial AgriStability deal with feds

Saskatchewan has reached a partial deal with the federal government on the linchpin farm aid program AgriStability.
Federal plans for Canada Water Agency concerns SARM

Federal plans for Canada Water Agency concerns SARM

SARM is concerned with the implications of the federal government creating a Canada Water Agency (CWA) and how that may affect the jurisdiction of the province of Saskatchewan and rural municipalities.
Estevan looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan looks to canola-based diesel for jobs transition

Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig hopes a proposed renewable diesel refinery in the area helps his city secure long-term jobs. Two coal-fired units at SaskPower’s boundary dam are to close down this year and in 2024. “We can’t turn the clock back on that.

APAS optimistic bill may lead to carbon tax exemption for grain drying

A Saskatchewan farm group is optimistic that a private member's bill will lead to an exemption from the carbon tax for grain drying and heating on farms, which are dependent on natural gas.
Tips on seeding part of first Ag in Motion digital event

Tips on seeding part of first Ag in Motion digital event

Farmers looking for practical seeding tips and information to get ready for a successful season this spring can attend the first Ag in Motion digital event on Wednesday, March 24.
Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

2020 was a record year for agricultural exports in Saskatchewan, helping the province lead the nation in growth in overall export sales over the previous year. Saskatchewan produced $16.
Feds to sow farm-based climate research hub in Sask.

Feds to sow farm-based climate research hub in Sask.

The federal government wants to plant the seed of an open air climate change laboratory on Saskatchewan farmland.

Why some aren’t so sure farms are key to carbon offset plans

Canadian fields, orchards, and ranches might soon be growing a new crop: Carbon credits.
Saskatchewan producers branded as environmental stewardship champs

Saskatchewan producers branded as environmental stewardship champs

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) has announced it has secured $840,000 in additional funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to continue working with landowners to protect Greater Sage-Grouse critical habitat in Saskatc
Agronomy site looks to new combine, drone to grow studies

Agronomy site looks to new combine, drone to grow studies

A new combine and a new drone are among the items on the shopping list for a small-plot agriculture research site hoping to grow a bit bigger thanks to an influx of research money.
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