Farmers Union condemns agriculture cuts

Sask. agricultural producers want answers about federal research farm cuts

Saskatchewan farmers have been blindsided by federal cuts to agricultural research, says the president of the provincial association representing them.

Farmers Union condemns agriculture cuts

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has condemned the federal cuts of about 675 staff and seven research facilities.

Indian Head and Scott Research Farms Lose Funding

Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada (AAFC) has announced that funding for research at the Indian Head and Scott research farms is being cut. The Indian Head Agricultural Research Farm is a satellite location for AAFC Swift Current, while the Scott Research…

Indian Head Research Farm closure 'not great news' for community, says mayor

Agriculture research facility established in 1887.

Update on AAFC Staffing Reductions and Canola Research

Media Release, Sask oilseedsJanuary 29, 2026 Consultation is urgently needed so research funders understand the impacts of the cuts, explore alternatives where needed, and identify paths forward.AAFC researchers and facilities are world-class, and they have played a crucial role in advancing canola production for Canadian farmers. Alberta Canola, Manitoba Canola Growers and SaskOilseeds expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the AAFC researchers, …

Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts

Edmonton, AB (Rural Roots Canada) – Canadian canola groups say the federal government’s decision to close multiple Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research centres and slash hundreds of jobs across the country is a major blow to Canadian agriculture. “Anytime we lose research capacity, it’s hugely disappointing for everybody,” Alberta Canola chair Andre Harpe tells Rural Roots Canada. “We had the initial announcement, but other than that…