Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives has kick-started their official first year of operations by announcing an exciting $25,000 program partnership agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada to provide outreach and tours for Manitoba beef producers.
Governments will invest more than $3.1 million to support applied research and develop information and resources focused on sustainable beef production.
Manitoba will launch a five-year, $150,000 project to better monitor bovine tuberculosis (TB) by linking onfarm data to traceability tools throughout the beef processing system.
A U.S. based agricultural economist anticipates increased growth in North American pork and beef exports.
The Honourable Vic Toews, Regional Minister for Manitoba and Member of Parliament for Provencher, today welcomed news that Canadian beef under 30 months of age can re-enter the South Korean market.
Today Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced a breakthrough in restoring long-awaited access to the lucrative South Korean beef market.
The Provincial Government announced the creation of a special recovery package for those affected by this year’s flood crisis.
The provincial budget is a disappointment for Manitoba’s beef producers as it failed to announce any specific insurance program for Manitoba’s struggling livestock sector.
Canadian beef producers will now have duty free access to the European Union market; access which is estimated to be worth more than $10 million annually for Canada.
The Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (MCPA) will hold its 32nd Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Brandon, Manitoba.
