Manitoba Growth, Enterprise and Trade reminds farmers, farm families, employees and motorists to be aware of the health and safety risks associated with spring activities.
The Principal with Agra-Gold Consulting says new technology on the horizon that will provide on the go testing of the nutrients contained in manure will allow applicators to be much more prescriptive in their manure fertilizer applications.
New research equipment scheduled to arrive at the Prairie Swine Centre next month will provide scientists with a new tool that will assist them as they work to improve the biosecurity, animal friendliness and ease of use of swine transportation equipment.
A new Hiring Handbook developed by Manitoba Pork will help pork producers meet the challenges of finding, hiring and retaining workers.
The Manager of PigTrace Canada reports compliance with regulations requiring the reporting of swine movements is building.
A researcher with the Prairie Swine Center says improved animal health is the first step in reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock production.
The Western Canadian Swine Health Alliance is voicing its concern to the Canada’s Agriculture Minister over the suspension of an emergency protocol designed to keep PED out of Canada.
Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to announce it will again award six $500 bursaries to deserving Manitoba students in 2016.
The President and CEO of the Prairie Swine Centre says more and more researchers need to a develop multidisciplinary approaches to addressing the challenges facing pork producers.
Manitoba Agriculture reports spring planting has moved from about 10 percent compete to about 48 percent complete over the past week.
