Province was set to resume selling agricultural crown land earlier this month but decided to hold more consultation.

Auctions of Saskatchewan crown lease land are once again on hold.

Auctions were set to open Oct. 7 and close Oct. 28 after not being held for two years.

However, premier Scott Moe announced Oct. 3 they would not go ahead.

According to the government, the land slated for sale was previously leased agricultural land that had either been surrendered or the lease cancelled. It was to continue to be used for farming.

“The ministry will review other approaches to ensure the vacant crown land is used for productive purposes,” said a government statement issued Oct. 6.

This could include leasing some of it, as well as short-term permitting.

“The decision to pause the sale of

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