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Saskatchewan, Ottawa Sign Deal to Keep 2 Research Farms Open
The agreement follows earlier federal closure plans for seven research operations and keeps the sites available for provincial producers.
- On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to keep the Scott and Indian Head research farms open, halting planned closures.
- Earlier this year, AAFC announced plans to close seven research operations nationwide, including the two Saskatchewan satellite farms, as part of federal mandates requiring departments to find savings of approximately 15 per cent.
- Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit stated the farms are "an important part of a research network that keeps Saskatchewan agriculture competitive," offering a "made-in-Saskatchewan solution" to ensure activities continue.
- Grain Growers of Canada members praised the deal, yet cautioned that "immediate federal action is required" to ensure long-term system strength, noting uncertainty remains for other sites.
- Under the MOU, Ottawa and Saskatchewan will "explore possible interim arrangements" to keep the sites productive while the federal government advances the established disposal process in accordance with Treasury Board requirements.
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Saskatchewan research farms saved from closure, for now
Under the terms of a MOU, officials will work to establish interim arrangements to ensure the land and infrastructure at Scott and Indian Head research farm remain productive assets for local producers and the wider agricultural industry. (Image Credit: AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com)
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