Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced details of the AgriRecovery program, now referred to as the 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative. Producers can submit applications toward the Initiative on September…
S &P Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan’s credit rating at AA with a stable outlook in a recent report. “All three major rating agencies have now updated their credit rating…
BHP announced August 17 that its Board of Directors approved the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan and will be moving ahead with the project. This decision marks the single largest…
Saskatchewan continues to show strong signs of economic recovery as June 2021 manufacturing sales jumped 61 per cent (seasonally-adjusted) compared to June 2020, the second highest increase among provinces. Manufacturing…
Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced $119 million in direct support for drought-affected cattle producers under the AgriRecovery program. The program will provide a per head payment to help maintain…
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says the additional federal support for producers who are facing a relentless drought is welcome. But the measures don’t go far enough in…
The number and value of building permits issued in Warman during the first six months of 2021 was more than 50% higher than the same period a year ago. According…
Many Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) project sites in southern Africa are flourishing, thanks to a combination of favourable weather conditions and good farming practices. Velina Siapani of Zingozo village, Zimbabwe,…
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced on July 14 that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers. Effective immediately, changes will be made…
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has proposed several steps that must be taken to help producers cope with current drought conditions. “APAS is calling on both levels of government…
