Two farmers standing in a field in front of a combine, representing Saskatchewan as a global leader in agriculture and crop science.

Agriculture

A global leader in agriculture and crop science.

Our thriving pulse sector is among the largest in the world and we’re the biggest exporter of peas, lentils, durum wheat, mustard seed, canola, canary seed and oats.

We’re world renowned for the quality of our crops and at the forefront of crop science and sustainability.

40%

of Canada’s cultivated farmland

2nd

largest cattle producer in Canada

15.6 million

tonnes of carbon sequestered annually by producers

A researcher working in a greenhouse full of wheat, representing Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund supporting private and public research.

Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)

The ADF funds both private and public research in agricultural solutions.

A researcher working in a lab, representing Saskatchewan’s agri-science cluster.

A Global Agri-Science Cluster

Our agri-science cluster includes the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre, which focuses on plant breeding and pathology as well as improving production and quality of crops.

Two researchers working in a greenhouse, representing Saskatchewan’s advancements in crop science and agricultural research.

Value Added Agriculture

Saskatchewan is an expert in crop science and has all the components needed for successful food processing and ingredient manufacturing.

More about value added agriculture

Sector at a Glance

 

Agriculture Video

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