a flock of sheep on pasture in Manitoba's Interlake region. Pic: Dave Bedard

Why not a Prairie sheep sector?

Practical Research: We have demand here for lamb but the supply, for now, is mainly elsewhere

If Wales can raise 10 million sheep, why can the Prairies, at 100 times the area, only raise around 300,000? The demand for lamb is there, whether for domestic or export purposes, Ieuan Evans writes.

Jourdyn Sammons

Perennial and annual grazing mixes go head to head

A recent study at the U of S compares production, animal performance and sustainability metrics across grazing mixes

Researchers measured performance of four different blends, grazed by yearling steers in 14-acre paddocks over two years at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence near Clavet, just southeast of Saskatoon.


Darren Wolchyn says the use of solar power on Smart Paddock’s ear tags sets the product apart from others.

GPS system for cattle brings individual animal management to the range

Smart Paddock can measure behaviour of animals far from home

An Australian company with a Canadian connection, Smart Paddock won the Rising Star category in the Canadian Animal AgTech innovation competition at Agribition in late 2024. Smart Paddock’s founder and chief executive officer, Darren Wolchyn, moved his family from Alberta to Australia and ended up working on GPS-tracking golf carts. Ranching friends in Alberta suggested […] Read more

Cyle and Erika Stewart, with daughters Hazel and Resha.

Cyle and Erika Stewart

Outstanding Young Farmers 2024: Efficiency, sustainability and resilience are priorities when ranching during a long dry spell

Cyle and Erika Stewart say developing an efficient beef herd and managing pastures to optimize use of available forage during consecutive years of drought conditions has been the priority for their family-run ranching operation in southern Saskatchewan. The Stewarts, who own and operate Pine Ranch along with Erika’s parents Bill and Terry Strande, say they’ve […] Read more