News - Agriculture

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says it’s up to the farmers who produce the food to share the story of how that food is produced with those who consume the food.

Manitoba Agriculture reports yields on the earlier harvested crops are coming in at about average.

The Manager of Swine Health Programs with Manitoba Pork says among the key lesson learned from Manitoba’s 2017 PED outbreak was the importance of full time biosecurity and continuously assessing risks.

Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced that the Manitoba government has appointed four members to the Manitoba Farm Industry Board.

The Keystone Agricultural Producers board of directors has appointed Bill Campbell to the position of president, as per its by-laws. He replaces Dan Mazier who stepped down earlier this month to pursue a federal party nomination.

Canada’s Agriculture Minister says he remains committed to diversifying and expanding the market for Canadian agriculture and agri-food products as his government works to reach its target of 75 billion dollars in agricultural exports by 2025.

Farm Credit Canada says the outlook for Canada’s pork sector over the next six to 18 months remains positive.

Manitoba Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers affected by dry conditions of the programs and services available to livestock producers to manage forage shortages.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says pork producers are recognizing the importance of communicating with the public and is stepping up its efforts to engage with them.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the most significant crops losses so far this season have been the result of hail.