News - Agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture reports crop yields this year have been extremely dependent on the amount of rain received.

The Manitoba government is making changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Leases and Permits Regulation to support improving forage productivity, growing the livestock industry and advancing sustainability after receiving public feedback.

Manitoba Agriculture reports, with this year’s cereal harvest nearing completion, crop quality and yields are looking good.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is encouraging governments to shift their perspectives and adopt policies that support and encourage the contributions made by agriculture to the economy.

Manitoba Agriculture reports variable moisture is resulting in variable yields but crop quality is good. The latest crop report indicates, following delays last week due to rain, the harvest stands at about 18 percent complete, a little below the five-year average of 23 percent.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $2.85 million over the next five years for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in southwestern Manitoba.

Manitoba Agriculture reports yield variability as the result of variable moisture has been the big story so far this harvest.

The Swine Health Information Center reports five new research projects have been approved for funding under the 2.3 million dollar Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program.

Manitoba Agriculture reports widespread rain over the past week interrupted the harvest but work is getting back underway.

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) expresses gratitude towards the Government of Manitoba for their generous funding of $400,000 under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).