Released on June 15, 2001
Deputy Premier and Agriculture and Food Minister Clay Serby today called on
farmers to help producers in areas with low moisture by listing any excess
forage, feed grains or pasture with the provincial Feed and Forage Listing
Service.
The service connects buyers with sellers and assists farmers who require
feed.
"A lack of moisture in some areas of the province is leading many producers
to look for supplemental feed and pasture," Serby said. "The lack of rain,
combined with the cool temperatures means grazing conditions are poor.
While rain will help improve conditions, producers will still need access
to additional feed supplies until conditions improve."
The listing service can be reached toll-free at 1-800-667-7564 from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Producers with Internet access can view the
listing information on Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's website or can
submit their requirements or their available feed on-line. The website
address is: www.agr.gov.sk.ca/feedforage.
Information on available supplies is also compiled and published twice
weekly, with copies sent to Saskatchewan rural municipal offices and rural
service centres.
Serby said there are a number of other programs available for producers
experiencing low moisture conditions. Information about these programs is
available from rural service centres and on Saskatchewan Agriculture and
Food's website.
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For more information, contact:
Dave Boehm
Agriculture and Food
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5204