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Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding. Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), owns a farm nea...
Apr 25, 2024
B.C. to increase local milk production with $25-million factory investment
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food. The province ...
Apr 23, 2024
Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal
GATINEAU, Que. - The Competition Bureau says it is likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets. In...
Apr 23, 2024 (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
SHERBROOKE, Que. - On Monday morning in Sherbrooke, Que., dozens of tractors slowly rolled along a stretch of road between the regional offices of Quebec's farmers association and the Agriculture Depa...
Apr 23, 2024
Trade minister touts Saskatchewan's successes overseas
Trade and Export Minister Jeremy Harrison says recent overseas trade missions, events and webinars are paying off for Saskatchewan. During a news conference at Cameco's headquarters in Saskatoon, Harr...
Apr 22, 2024
Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought
CALGARY - More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer, but critics warn the deals wo...
Apr 19, 2024
Saskatchewan invests $300K in agricultural manufacturing initiative
The Saskatchewan government is helping the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) as that organization tries to grow the workforce in that sector. The province announced Thursday it had invested $...
Apr 18, 2024 The agricultural manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan has seen a 129 per cent increase in exports over the past five years. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina city councillor voices concerns about Lake Diefenbaker irrigation
As the provincial government looks to push ahead with the plan to create widespread irrigation for agriculture with Lake Diefenbaker, some community leaders are worried about the province's drinking w...
Apr 18, 2024 A centre pivot irrigation system, a form of overhead sprinkler irrigation to water a farmer’s field, is shown near Magrath, Alta. (Todd Korol/The Canadian Press)
What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget
TORONTO - The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Libera...
Apr 17, 2024
Dry weather and a lack of moisture could cause issues during seeding
It's looking like it could be another dry year for farmers. In its most recent report, the Water Security Agency said drought-like conditions could be prevalent again this year, and that many differen...
Apr 15, 2024 APAS president Ian Boxall says he hopes there's enough water in the soil to avoid issues at seeding time. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
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Sarah Mills: When a DIY project tests your patience
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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...