News - Agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture reports rain over the past week slowed harvest in some regions but not before farmers had made substantial progress.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says Canada’s own regulatory system is making its farmers less competitive internationally and hampering their ability to provide the world with food.

The coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba says, as scientists learn more about the behaviors and feeding patterns of feral Eurasian wild boar in Manitoba, strategies for their capture and eradication are evolving.

Manitoba Agriculture reports harvest is now underway in all regions of the province except the northwest. Ann Kirk, a provincial cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says harvest started moving into full swing over the past week.

Manitoba Agriculture reports amid drier conditions over the past week, the first crops of the season are now being harvested.

The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to shop, cook, dine and celebrate the quality and diversity of local foods and cuisine by participating in Food Day Canada on August 3.

Manitoba Agriculture reports reduced rain and higher temperatures over the past week have helped speed along crop development, especially for crops like soybeans, corn and dry beans.

Research, coordinated through Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, will explore the prospects of using the detection of DNA from Eurasian wild boar in streams to identify the presence of wild boar in the environment.

Manitoba Agriculture reports warmer weather conditions across the province over the past week advanced crop growth while isolated heavy rains occurred in several regions.

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) has announced a transformative three-year funding partnership with Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), amounting to $105,000.