News - Agriculture

A University of Manitoba food safety scientist says there is no difference in the safety of meat and poultry raised using antibiotic-free protocols or convention practices.

The federal and provincial governments have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato, sweet potato and carrot growers.

Research conducted by VIDO-InterVac shows the use of heat has the potential to dramatically improve the cleaning and disinfection of swine transport vehicles.

Agriculture and Agri-Food scientists have been doing experiments in the fields using drones and in greenhouses using hand held devices that test for waterlogging tolerance.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the continued rainfall has taken a toll on both the yields and the quality of crops in some regions of the province.

The Canadian Pork Council is encouraging pork producers to be aware of the ongoing presence of swine influenza and take action to reduce the risk of exposing herds to the infection.

With the start of another school year just around the corner, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is pleased to announce the six recipients the MBP bursaries for 2016.

Manitoba Sustainable Development has advised that this year’s wild rice harvest in Whiteshell Provincial Park get underway effective immediately for both hand-picking and mechanical harvest.

The President of La Broquerie based Precision Pumping, says livestock manure applicators have stepped up their attention to biosecurity in the wake of the arrival of PED in North America.

The Director of Animal Health with HyLife says a new baking bay, constructed at the company’s Neepawa truck wash has heightened biosecurity while speeding up the turnover of swine transport trailers.