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Canada and Manitoba Invest $450,000 in Mental Health and Wellness in the Manitoba Agriculture Sector

Canada and Manitoba Invest $450,000 in Mental Health and Wellness in the Manitoba Agriculture Sector

The governments of Canada and Manitoba through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing $450,000 over three years toward the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) to provide access to professional counsellin
AgriInsurance Coverage Continues to Provide Stability for Manitoba Farmers

AgriInsurance Coverage Continues to Provide Stability for Manitoba Farmers

Manitoba’s AgriInsurance program is expected to provide farmers with nearly $5 billion in coverage on an estimated 9.
"Trying to be a sponge": Bowditch enjoying the experience with the Wheat Growers Mentorship Program

"Trying to be a sponge": Bowditch enjoying the experience with the Wheat Growers Mentorship Program

It's been a positive experience so far for a woman who was one of the first people selected in the Wheat Growers Farmer Mentorship Program.
Mental Health Support Platform Steadily Growing since launch

Mental Health Support Platform Steadily Growing since launch

A peer-to-peer platform for people in the agriculture industry to share their struggles with mental health, has been doing well since it launched last year. The Do More Agriculture Foundation launched "Ag Talk" at Canada's Farm Show last June.
Grain shipments continue amid conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East

Grain shipments continue amid conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East

Container shipping rates on key global trade routes are soaring following the United States and British air strikes on Yemen rebels. The Houthi forces have been attacking container ships in the Red Seas, with assistance from Iran.
Saskatchewan Poultry Company Receives $46,000 Fine for Workplace Injury

Saskatchewan Poultry Company Receives $46,000 Fine for Workplace Injury

On January 2, 2024, Pedigree Poultry Ltd. pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 .
Grain Service Varied for Canada's Two Major Railways Last Week: Ag Transport Coalition

Grain Service Varied for Canada's Two Major Railways Last Week: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 93% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 23, a decline from the 97% order fulfillment performance seen in week 22.
First Innovation Award Winner Crowned at Western Canadian Crop Production Show

First Innovation Award Winner Crowned at Western Canadian Crop Production Show

The 41st edition of the Western Canadian Crop Production show is in the books. There was good traffic flow all three days in spite of the bitter cold. New to the show was the Innovation Awards, which were presented on Thursday.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 16

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 16

That's A Wrap! Final Day of Western Canadian Crop Production Show.

That's A Wrap! Final Day of Western Canadian Crop Production Show.

It was another great day at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show 2024. Here is some of the content we created with some of the businesses at the show in Saskatoon.