Tag Archives: Agriculture

OTTAWA - Canadian farmers may have to wait months to find out if they'll owe thousands of dollars for carbon pricing this year, as a bill that would give them a new exemption remains mired in politica...

EDMONTON - Lance Colby saw what was coming. The Alberta government said Wednesday it would open talks on water-sharing between large users as the province's drought situation worsens. But Colby, chair...

In an effort to help ranchers who have struggled with dry conditions for the past few years, grazing rates on Crown lands in Saskatchewan will remain frozen at 2022 levels. In addition, producers who ...

The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are joining forces to fund agriculture research projects. On Tuesday, the two governments announced $6.8 million to support 30 new livestock and forage resea...

A Saskatchewan invention could become the next big thing in rail technology. On Thursday, Saskatoon-based company RAYHAWK showcased its autonomous opening system for rail car lids. The company began c...

As the Western Canadian Crop Production show in Saskatoon wrapped up on Thursday, it was a time for agriculture businesses from all over to share their products with Saskatchewan farmers. One business...

The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is officially underway in Saskatoon. According to Leigh Ann Hurlburt - the agriculture manager for Prairieland Park - all of the heavy hitters have exhibits o...

By Alice McFarlane Bourgault Industries, of St. Brieux, Sask., will soon be under new ownership. Linamar Corporation announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault for $640 million. Bourga...

Saskatchewan's commercial beekeepers who were stung by heavy losses in 2022 are getting some help from the federal and provincial governments. The two levels of government are providing a total of $1 ...

While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...