Stewardship

Saskatchewan is committed to the careful and responsible management of our natural habitat. Environmental farm planning goes hand in hand with good farm management, and will help enhance Saskatchewan's reputation for safe and environmentally sustainable food production.

		Agricultural Burning Awareness reduce the incidence of agricultural burning; raise awareness of the environmental, health and safety risks associated with agricultural burning; practical alternatives to burning include the best management practices for managing crop residues; current information on weather conditions and fire risk

		Best Management Practices when harvesting Surplus Cereal Straw A discussion of factors to consider when determining the inherent value of straw.

		Biological Control of Leafy Spurge Leafy spurge is a perennial weed which reproduces by seed and vegetative root buds.

		Biological Control of Weeds on the Prairies Biological control covers two key concepts: the deliberate use of a weed's "natural enemies" to suppress its population and the use of these live organisms to maintain this lower population density.

		Common Riparian Plants of Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Forage Council has completed the revision and development of four plant identification Field Guides including: Common Riparian Plants of Saskatchewan.

		Grazing Forested Rangeland Healthy forested rangeland is essential to soil and water conservation, nutrient cycling, air quality and other ecosystem functions that directly or indirectly benefit everyone.

		Managing Saskatchewan Rangeland Rangelands, a broad category of land comprising more than 40 per cent of the earth's land area, are characterized by native plant communities, which are often associated with grazing, and are manged by ecological, rather than agronomic methods.

		Nature and Management of Salt-Affected Land In Saskatchewan Focus on the properties and management of saline soils.

		Oilseed Flax Straw Management The fact sheet provides information on the management of flax straw.

		Securing Low Erosion Risks after Pulses and Oilseeds These crops greatly increase the risk of erosion.

		Spray Drift - Causes and Solutions Several factors are important in determining how much spray will drift.

		Stewardship and Economics of Cattle Wintering Sites Stewardship of wintering sites for optimal production and water protection is a challenge for the cattle industry in Saskatchewan.

		Water Conservation for Hog Operations Any intensive livestock operation requiring the consumption of 5,000 m³ (1.1 million imperial gallons) of water, roughly equivalent to what 300 animal units would use annually, requires approval of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA).

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Biofuels Opportunities

With our vast agricultural land base of 65 million acres (26 million hectares), Saskatchewan is one of the world's leading agricultural producers.

Farm Stewardship Program (CSFSP)

The Canada-Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Program (CSFSP) offers cost-shared incentives to assist producers who wish to implement beneficial management practices (BMPs) in their farm operations.

Greencover Canada program

The Greencover Canada program is a five-year, $110-million national initiative by the Federal Government to help producers improve grassland management practices, protect water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitat.

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