News - Agriculture

Delegates to Keystone Agricultural Producers’ summer advisory council meeting yesterday passed a resolution that instructs KAP to urge the federal government to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

In light of the lack of progress in negotiations aimed at modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement, Keystone Agricultural Producers is urging the federal government to ratify the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Manager of Swine Health Programs with Manitoba Pork says lessons learned as a result of the PED outbreak that struck in 2017 have been extremely helpful in containing the infection this year.

Clearview Co-op is expanding the products and services it brings to agricultural producers in southeast Manitoba.

Hot weather and a lack of moisture this season have reduced crop yield potentials across much of Manitoba.

Farm Credit Canada is advising Canadian farmers to be aware of the value of the Canadian dollar and to keep on top of interest rates.

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.