Agriculture News Archives

There is still time to meet the registration deadline for one of the premier seminars in the North American pork industry. The annual Banff Pork Seminar takes place in Banff, January 20-23.

Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre report a range of factors will influence the amount of space required to maintain the health and productivity of gestating sows.

A new Co-operative Development Strategy to help communities create and grow co-op businesses was announced by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Rosann Wowchuk.

Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates, from an animal welfare perspective, sows housed in groups on straw tend to out perform those housed in conventional slatted floor systems.

Agriculture in Manitoba is advancing into the wetter realm of fish farming with the implementation of the Manitoba-Canadian Model Aqua-Farm Initiative, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced, along with the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Manitoba Hydro is encouraging agricultural and industrial energy users to cut electricity and natural gas consumption by converting waste into energy.

The U.S. based Food Marketing Institute reports part of the difficulty in adapting to U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling is that many products are covered by the new rules while many similar products are not.

The U.S. based Food Marketing Institute reports several key questions surrounding Country of Origin Labelling remain unanswered.

A new administration from the other side of the aisle brings more questions than answers in the days following the election.

New financial incentives under the province’s Wetland Restoration Incentive Program will help restore the condition of wetlands, improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.