New Saskatchewan agriculture minister

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced his new cabinet.

Among the changes will be a new leader in the agriculture portfolio.

Daryl Harrison has been appointed the new the Minister of Agriculture replacing David Marit who becomes Minister of Highways and Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement.

Other notables include Eric Schmalz as the new Minister of Government Relations and Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding.

The new 16-member cabinet is two ministers smaller than the previous one and there is a new minister in every portfolio.

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