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Tag Archives: Agriculture
Health professionals take climate action to care for patients and the planet
From new plant-leaning hospital menus tofewer surgical gloves and single-use syringes, health-care professionals are finding ways to combat waste and pollutants. Dr. Wendy Levinson,chair of the eco-ad...
May 17, 2024
Seeding 32 per cent complete across Saskatchewan: Crop Report
Farmers in Saskatchewan made major progress on seeding over the past week. According to the weekly Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture, seeding progressed by 20 per cent in the week ending on...
May 16, 2024
B.C. court rejects mink farmers' lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits by mink farmers challenging a provincial shutdown of the industry over COVID-19 concerns. A ruling by Justice Amy Francis says "hig...
May 09, 2024
Heavy rains delay the start of seeding season in Saskatchewan
After some much-needed rain, it's now time for farmers to begin seeding. According to the Government of Saskatchewan's first crop report of the 2024 growing season, roughly 12 per cent of the 2024 cro...
May 09, 2024
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, which will support 15 strategic research chai...
May 08, 2024
SaskPower offers tips to help keep producers safe during seeding
Seeding is a busy and hectic time at farms across Saskatchewan, but safety should always come first. SaskPower is offering tips for producers to help reduce the risks when working around power lines w...
May 03, 2024
Ag groups oppose Viterra Bunge merger, Scott Moe 'watching very closely'
As Bunge moves toward a merger with Viterra, one of Saskatchewan's biggest companies, agricultural groups are warning that the deal could hurt producers. Bunge is looking to acquire Viterra, which is ...
May 02, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says he and his government will be keeping a close eye on the Viterra-Bunge merger, particular on jobs and the planned Viterra canola crush plant outside Regina. May. 2, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Kevin and Melanie Boldt close Pine View Farms after 26 years
Melanie Boldt always said she would never marry a farmer. At 19, she attended the University of Saskatchewan's College of Commerce working toward a marketing degree. She had grand ambitions of moving ...
Apr 30, 2024
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success. Documents obtained through ...
Apr 26, 2024
As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables
Canada's farm fields are in the midst of a transformation. As the country rapidly warms from human-caused climate change, farmers are being pushed to reconsider conventional wisdom about what can and ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Sarah Mills: When a DIY project tests your patience
Sarah Mills says couples may have good intentions when starting a home reno project, but time, kids and life get in the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 11
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about public art in Saskatoon, finds out about a Canadian helping rebuild Ukraine, the lo...