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===Agriculture===
===Agriculture===
Saskatchewan is a major agricultural producer. Although fewer than 65,000 farms remain, they are large and highly mechanized, and produce two-thirds of the nation's [[wheat]]. With soaring prices on the world market, wheat has been a major money maker. Production fluctuates widely according to the weather and rainfall.
Saskatchewan is a major agricultural producer. Although fewer than 65,000 farms remain, they are large and highly mechanized, and produce two-thirds of the nation's [[wheat]]. With soaring prices on the world market, wheat has been a major money maker. Production fluctuates widely according to the weather and rainfall.
[[Image:Palliser.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Palliser's Triangle, a semi-arid farming and ranching region.]]
Wheat has always been the primary farm export, but many farmers are increasing production of [[canola]], used for cooking oil. Manufacturing, mining, petroleum also make up over 20% of the economy.
Wheat has always been the primary farm export, but many farmers are increasing production of [[canola]], used for cooking oil. Manufacturing, mining, petroleum also make up over 20% of the economy.
===Mining===
===Mining===