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.
Progress in China pleases Saskatchewan premier
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.
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.
FCC says it wasn’t consulted on budget text that called farmers mostly “older white men”
Farm Credit Canada said it has not changed its business practices and remains committed to supporting all producers, after a report from an Ottawa-based media outlet claimed otherwise.
Bunge sells assets per merger approval
Bunge has sold five western Canadian elevators as required under the federal approval for its merger with Viterra.
Bunge to buy North West Terminal
North West Terminal at Unity, Sask. is one of the largest in Western Canada
Bunge plans to buy the assets of North West Terminal in Unity, Sask.