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Canada’s dwindling farmland base and rising rental costs threaten the country’s agricultural sustainability, researchers warn

Canada’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development, while some existing acres sit vacant.

That’s according to new research released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Seeding is nearing completion in the Humboldt area, according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture. 98 per cent of the crops have been seeded around Humboldt, while the northeastern region is at 99 per cent.  

From the provincial perspective, 97 per cent of the crops have been seeded, which is an increase from 88 per cent last week. The five-year average for this time of year is 95 per cent.  

Competition for sales is expected to heat up as Russia expects a bigger crop following last year’s disappointing harvest
 

Canada will likely be facing more competition in pea export markets this year.

Russia’s production is expected to rebound after a disappointing 2024-25 harvest, said Gaurav Jain, analyst with AgPulse Analytica.

He is forecasting 5.01 million tonnes of production in 2025-26, up from 3.92 million tonnes last year.

The Marysburg Royals improved their record to 5-1 on the season after they defeated the Saskatoon Dodgers 10-5 on Thursday night.  

Nick Anderson had three hits and drove in two runs. Tom Hooker, Brody Frerichs, and Cole Bauml each had two hits. 

The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, bringing more than 2,200 prizes valued at over $4 million, and a renewed call to support life-saving care across the province.

Celebrating 40 years since STARS first began, this year’s lottery includes two grand prize dream homes in Saskatoon and Regina, luxury vehicles, international vacations, and thousands of exciting prizes ranging from electronics to outdoor gear. It’s not just a chance to win, it’s a chance to make a difference.

Abandoned wells are a significant environmental and safety risk. These wells can act as a conduit and allow contaminated surface water to enter the well and severely impact water quality, posing risk to drinking water supplies, as well as plant, animal and aquatic life.

Abandoned wells, especially large diameter wells, are also physical hazards that can result in injury or death to humans or animals who may accidentally fall in. Proper decommissioning of these wells is crucial to protect our water sources and improve public safety.

Saskatchewan farmers now have 97 per cent of the provincial crop in the ground, but now face the challenge of dry conditions.

Storm clouds were brewing early in Thursday’s season opener for the green and white, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to manage the storm and despite a late scare, emerged victorious over the Ottawa Redblacks 31-26.  

Roughriders wide receiver Samuel Emilus had a strong start to the 2025 campaign with eight catches for 133 yards and a touchdown.  

The federal government's grain monitor Quorum Corporation released its weekly performance update for Grain Week 42.

Space in primary elevators is good - as road bans remain in effect across the prairies, country stocks dropped to 2.34 million metric tonnes. 

Total Western Port terminal stocks increased to 1.52 MMT in Week 42, utilizing 79% of the working capacity.

West Coast unloads were 6,332 cars and 2,051 for Thunder Bay.

The total average terminal out-of-car time (OCT) increased to 15.2% from 6.0% the previous week. 

The BeGrainSafe program is making significant strides in enhancing safety for farmers. rural firefighters and emergency responders across Canada. This initiative provides specialized training and equipment focused on grain entrapment rescues, a critical need in the agricultural sector.