MOOSE JAW — As 2024 draws to a close and Moose Jaw’s agricultural community welcomes in 2025, local producers and industry stakeholders are bracing for a new season of evolving economic conditions, dynamic crop trends, and a climate that is proving to be less predictable each year.
Here’s a look at some of the trends producers can expect to face in the new year.
Economic trends
Saskatchewan’s value-added agriculture sector is on track to achieve target of $10 billion in revenue by 2030, according to the Government of Saskatchewan.
This sector has experienced “significant growth,” with annual revenue increasing from $3.5 billion in 2012 to an estimated $7.5 billion by the end of 2023. The sector remains one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada and comprises more than 300 processors employing over 6,000 individuals.
The Growth Plan objectives also include crushing 75 per cent of all canola grown in Saskatchewan .
As of September 2024, Saskatchewan’s agri-food export sector has shown continued growth. Three key commodities have each surpassed the $1 billion export value mark including non-durum wheat ($1.7 billion), canola seed ($1.3 billion), and canola oil ($1.1 billion).
Research conducted by the Global Institute for Food Security indicates that Saskatchewan’s net carbon footprint for major crop production is “significantly lower” than in comparable regions, with one example 小蓝视频 canola, which is 67 per cent lower than in comparable regions. For further information visit .
A virtual economic outlook presentation by Farm Credit Canada will be available on Thursday, Jan. 23. For more details visit or call 306-693-4077.
Crop trends
indicates that, based on achieving 80th percentile yields, 13 major crops are projected to yield a positive return over variable expenses. Specifically, six of these crops thrive in the dark brown soil zone where Moose Jaw is situated.
This zone is characterized by moderately fertile soils in a semi-arid climate, and is best suited for cereal crops including wheat and barley, oilseeds including canola and mustard, and pulses including lentils and chickpeas.
Due to a reduced rainfall from July onwards in the 2024 growing season, an increased risk of herbicide carryover is expected to affect the 2025 planting season. Producers in the region are advised to consult the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s herbicide carryover risk maps and consider local rainfall data to assess any potential impacts.
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Government supports
Due to inconsistent weather patterns during the 2024 growing season, there was a reported increase in crop insurance claims that led to a 25.1 per cent increase in agriculture-related expenses across the province. In response, the provincial government emphasized the importance of programs like crop insurance to protect producers from adverse conditions.
In 2025, agricultural producers in the region have access to several government programs designed to support and enhance their operations.
: This program offers rebates to develop secure and sustainable agricultural water sources including wells, dugouts, pipelines, and dams.
: RALP provides funding to agricultural producers to improve the quality of water, soil, and biodiversity.
: This program is designed to assist producers in various sectors including apiculture, beef cattle, bison, cervids, small ruminants including sheep and goats, dairy, poultry, and swine, with the goal of enhancing animal health and biosecurity measures.
: This fund helps support the growth of Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry by funding research projects to develop solutions to emerging problems in the industry with the goal of increasing production and value-added processing.
These programs are part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched by the federal and provincial governments. Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $485 million investment that aims to support strategic initiatives for agriculture in Saskatchewan.
For detailed information on each of these government programs and to learn about eligibility criteria, visit and search for the specific program by name.
