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October declared Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan

October declared Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses will be sharing the spotlight this month. The provincial government declared October as Agriculture Month to increase the public's understanding and trust in modern food production.
APAS President urges Senate to pass Carbon Tax Exemption on fuel for grain drying and heating barns

APAS President urges Senate to pass Carbon Tax Exemption on fuel for grain drying and heating barns

The President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest in a long line of people trying to convince the Senate Ag Committee to pass Bill C-234.
Local business owner closely monitoring strained relationship between Canada and India

Local business owner closely monitoring strained relationship between Canada and India

Ongoing tensions between Canada and India is being watched closely by the President and CEO of AGT Foods, Murad Al-Katib.
Confirmed case of anthrax found in R.M. of Cote: Ministry of Agriculture

Confirmed case of anthrax found in R.M. of Cote: Ministry of Agriculture

Saskatchewan producers are reminded to be vigilant for anthrax, after one confirmed case was recorded in the R.M. of Cote #271.
SAWS deliver letters calling for a wetland conservation policy to the steps of Sask. Legislature

SAWS deliver letters calling for a wetland conservation policy to the steps of Sask. Legislature

A blue container with thousands of letters was delivered to the Saskatchewan Legislature Monday by the Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability (SAWS).
Protein Industries Canada, Innovate U.K. calling for more R&D Projects

Protein Industries Canada, Innovate U.K. calling for more R&D Projects

Two organizations want food companies with innovative project ideas to come forward to meet a growing demand of plant-based food and ingredients. Protein Industries Canada and Innovate U.K.
Saskatchewan delegation heading to Europe for one-week trade mission

Saskatchewan delegation heading to Europe for one-week trade mission

Saskatchewan Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison is leading a delegation on a trade mission to the U.K. and Poland, starting tomorrow (Sat).
FCC marking 20 years of Drive Away Hunger with $1 million match program

FCC marking 20 years of Drive Away Hunger with $1 million match program

For the last two decades, Drive Away Hunger has brought the agriculture and food industries together to support food banks and food security programs.
AGT launches program to give producers the chance to help local food banks

AGT launches program to give producers the chance to help local food banks

A new program is set to see those in the agriculture industry help support local food banks across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.
Bill C-234 will be the topic of conversation in the Senate again

Bill C-234 will be the topic of conversation in the Senate again

A bill that exempts the federal carbon tax from grain drying and heating barns will be up for discussion again tomorrow (Thurs) in the Senate.