In 2010, over 3,000 ha (7,500 ac.) of potatoes were planted, producing almost 82,500 tonnes.

Dairy

Over the last 20 years, production has increased by both producers and processors in the province. Types of processing completed in the province include milk separation, packaging for sale and processed products, like sour cream, ice cream, cheese, and yogurt.

Saskatchewan's dairy producers work in an industry that is internationally recognized as one of the best in the world.

		Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process The Saskatchewan Environmental Assessment and Review Process provides a coordinated and thorough review of the environmental issues associated with certain development proposals.

		Farm Structures and Handling Systems The Canada Plan Service is a co-operative provincial network of agricultural engineers, design draftspersons and livestock specialists. It is concerned with the planning, design and construction of modern farm buildings to serve the needs of Canadian agriculture. The Service gathers ideas from across the country and develops these as engineered construction and management recommendations. This makes the latest building technologies and farmstead management practices available to all Canadian farmers

		Feeding Livestock During Feed Shortages This bulletin is intended to provide ideas, suggestions and alternatives which you may incorporate in your livestock operation to get you through a feed shortage and to plan for the next one.

		Fencing Costs Estimates the time, machinery and material requirements to build a fence.

		Holding Pond Site Selection and Design The site selection process for the facility and the holding pond is a step-by-step process.

		Mortalities Handling Guide Death of animals is a normal occurrence and represents a loss to the operator. Even the best livestock producers will have losses between two and three per cent, but higher rates can occur. There are several options for managing livestock mortalities.

		Processed Feeds - Company Listing (Alfalfa Dehy, Suncure, Grain Screening Pellets, Canola Meal and Pellets)

		Prussic Acid and Green Flax - FAQs Can green flax be used for livestock feed? What is prussic acid and how is it formed in green flax? What levels of prussic acid are toxic to livestock? What are the symptoms of prussic acid poisoning? Can harvest and feeding management influence prussic acid levels? Are nitrate levels a concern in feeding flax straw?

		Relative Feed Value - A Tool for Determining Alfalfa Quality Feed value is an important factor when buying or selling hay. Buyers and sellers require an accurate and effective way of communicating the quality of hay using a method that best describes the feed value to livestock.

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