Manitoba Agriculture News

Manitoba pork producers step up call for provincial assistance

Manitoba Pork Council is urging the provincial government to follow the lead of the federal government and several other provinces in providing support for its hog sector.

Posted: 10/20/2009

KAP calls on Manitoba to help hog producers

KAP is calling on Manitoba to offer assistance to hog producers similar to that offered in other provinces.

Posted: 10/19/2009

Manitoba's war on phosphorus moves forward with new rules for livestock waste management

The province is implementing comprehensive new rules for livestock waste management in response to recommendations made by the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) and the auditor general, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced.

Posted: 10/17/2009

Canadian Government invests in international market development for Canadian pork

The Government of Canada is investing in marketing our world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets.

Posted: 10/16/2009

Snow expected to reduce quality of remaining unharvested cereals

The recent snow which has stalled harvesting activities across the prairies is expected to result in reduced grades in cereal crops still on the fields.

Posted: 10/16/2009

First ten million dollars under hog farm transition program to be awarded at month's end

The first ten million dollars under a program designed to assist hog producers in exiting the industry will be awarded at the end of this month.

Posted: 10/15/2009

Full restoration of Canadian pork exports to Russia expected following plant inspections

Canada’s Agriculture Minister is hopeful the flow of Canadian pork into Russia will be fully restored following inspections of Canadian processing plants by Russian officials next month.

Posted: 10/14/2009

Russia and Canada partner for ground-breaking new opportunities for agricultural exports

Canada and Russia are creating ground-breaking new opportunities for agricultural trade and cooperation between the two countries.

Posted: 10/13/2009

Producers watching effectiveness of pork industry restructuring program

Officials within Canada’s pork industry will be closely monitoring the ability of producers to access loans under a new federal Loan Loss Reserve Program being offered through Canada’s chartered banks, credit unions and Farm Credit Canada.