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Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.
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December 2025
A well-managed forage stand can provide benefits in addition to providing feed for livestock. Forage stands can protect and enhance the soil and store carbon. With the right selection and management, forage stands can deliver significant environmental benefits while maintaining strong productivity.
Converting annual cropland and marginal acres to permanent forage provides continuous ground cover for several years, reducing erosion and improving infiltration. Their deep root system helps to store carbon and build soil structure while minimizing the need for frequent tillage and soil disturbance. This stability makes perennial forages a tool for preventing soil erosion and improving soil health over time. On salinity prone areas, saline tolerant forage species are a good option as they can be productive in these areas where annual crops struggle to thrive.
Diversity in the forage blend can make the forage stand stronger and more resilient. Grasses have a strong root system that holds the soil and adds organic matter. Legumes like alfalfa, sainfoin, clover and cicer milkvetch fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve the soil fertility. A mix of species supports soil microbes and pollinators. Selecting the right forage blend based on soil characteristics, field conditions and the intended purpose will significantly affect the success of forage establishment and growth in the following years.
Rotational grazing is a best management practice when forage is grown for grazing purposes. Moving cattle through several paddocks gives plants time to rest and regrow. This helps maintain healthy roots and stand longevity. Rotational grazing also helps to distribute manure uniformly and prevent nutrient accumulation. Avoiding overgrazing keeps the soil covered and helps forages recover faster.
The Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP), funded at a rate of 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has funding available through the Tame Forage Seeding BMP for seeding the annual crop land to perennial tame forage. Reach out to your local agri-environmental specialist or contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 to explore more details about this program.
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