Saskatchewan rural municipalities say the Canada-China tariff progress is an important step toward restoring predictable market access.
Saskatchewan rural municipalities cautiously optimistic on China deal
Progress in China pleases Saskatchewan premier
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says prime minister Mark Carney’s engagement with China has alleviated some of the challenges the province’s agriculture sector faces.
APAS applauds China progress; wants action on canola oil, pork
Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan applauds agreement between Canada and China to reduce tariffs and trade barriers.
Grain Growers urge government to keep agriculture at the fore following China deal
Grain Growers of Canada says restoring predictability and market access in Canada’s second largest grain market is welcome news.
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
Stakeholders say they hope the government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned effective the end of this month.
Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.
No new traceability regulations implemented says Canadian Cattle Association
The national and provincial cattle organizations recently took to social media to reassure producers concerned about proposed traceability regulations.
Farm Credit Canada thinks big about the future
Farm Credit Canada CEO Justine Hendricks says the corporation will act as a catalyst as it helps primary producers
Reading Time: 4 minutes Justine Hendricks, chief executive officer of Farm Credit Canada, says the corporation’s transformative strategy will yield real results for the industry.
Bison prices remain high, but supply shrinks
Both the Canadian and American bison associations are seeing producers leave the sector on the heels of high prices
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bison numbers are down amid increasing demand and record high market prices.
Beef DNA testing now available in Canada
Tissue samples for DNA testing in beef cattle can now be analyzed at the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan.