Canada needs 30,000 new immigrants to start farming to avoid agriculture labour shortage: report

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As Rehan Khan scans his 160 acres of muddy, partially snow-covered field, he sees golden — and red — opportunity.

“The first year, I seeded oats. Then in 2022, it was wheat. This year, it’s red lentils,” said the father of two who farms near Yorkton, Sask.

Khan left Pakistan in 2018 so his kids could go to school in Canada.

He said goodbye to his family farm and 20-year career in agriculture advising farmers on chemical and fertilizer use.

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Getting into Canada’s ag sector was the natural move, but Khan warns other migrants it’s not easy.

“There must be local support. Then [immigrants] can be

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