Agriculture News Archives

Excess rain reduces yield potential increases disease pressure

Manitoba Agriculture reports the excess rain that’s fallen in pockets of all regions of the province has reduced yield potential and added to disease pressure.

Posted: 07/19/2016

Regulatory climate needed to support competitive agriculture

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests government can best assist farmers by creating a regulatory climate that allows agriculture to access the resources needed to remain competitive in a global market.

Posted: 07/18/2016

Agriculture producers shape public perception, FCC survey says

Canadian producers recognize the importance of public perception and see themselves playing a lead role in sharing information about their operations and practices to maintain their social license to operate, according to a recent Farm Credit Canada Vision panel survey.

Posted: 07/17/2016

Manitoba Agriculture hosts industry consultations

Manitoba Agriculture hosted consultations with more than 100 stakeholder groups from Manitoba’s diverse agricultural industry today to facilitate discussion around industry strengths, as well as opportunities for improvement and growth.

Posted: 07/16/2016

Farmers want a large soybean-processing plant in Manitoba

Farmers at Keystone Agricultural Producers’ advisory council meeting in Brandon yesterday voted to support the Brandon Chamber of Commerce in its efforts to attract a large-scale soybean processing plant to Manitoba.

Posted: 07/15/2016

Agricultural regulations must balance agricultural competitiveness and consumer protection

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests governments needs to balance regulations in a way that allows agriculture to remain competitive while providing comfort to those who buy agricultural products.

Posted: 07/14/2016

Manitoba agriculture minister hosts industry consultations

Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister estimates the province will be ready to move forward with a Targeted Growth Strategy for Agriculture within the next six to eight months.

Posted: 07/13/2016

Japanese influence improves Canadian pork

The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council says the influence Japanese consumers have had on the quality of Canadian pork has benefited the Canadian pork industry in markets around the world, including Canada.

Posted: 07/12/2016

Canadian Pork Council supports proposed antimicrobial use changes

The Canadian Pork Council is applauding the release of proposed legislation to amend the Food and Drug Regulations pertaining to veterinary drugs in an effort to address antimicrobial resistance.

Posted: 07/11/2016

Canadian Pork Excellence Program unveiled in Japan

Representatives of the Canadian Pork Industry have unveiled details of the new Canadian Pork Excellence Program to customers in Japan.

Posted: 07/08/2016
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