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No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways

No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways

It was a Netflix documentary Michael Nantais watched during the early months of the pandemic that cemented his love of sustainable farming.
Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Saskatchewan's highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji.
Group investigates centrally located farmers' market in qathet

Group investigates centrally located farmers' market in qathet

Powell River Farmers' Market will continue operating as usual
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to the rural British Columbia. Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass.
Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has confirmed new rules for wind and solar energy projects it says are needed to protect the environment, food security and the province's scenery.
Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
Saskatchewan auditor concerned with tracking foreign ownership of farmland

Saskatchewan auditor concerned with tracking foreign ownership of farmland

REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.
Eliminating СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's open-net fish farms would cost billions, report says

Eliminating СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's open-net fish farms would cost billions, report says

Opposing sides in British Columbia's fractious battle over coastal open net-pen salmon farming are in Ottawa casting for support to either phase out the industry or throw it a life line. Representatives of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government is projecting a deficit that’s more than double what it predicted in its budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.
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