News - KAP

Keystone Agricultural Producers reminds the public that pesticides are used safely in crop production, and pose no harm to those eating food produced in Manitoba.

Keystone Agricultural Producers vice-president Dan Mazier is enthusiastic about a new agreement between the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences in Winnipeg, and Brandon’s Assiniboine Community College.

Manitoba’s spring mega project is getting off the ground ounce again, an undertaking that annually sees 12 million acres of land seeded – and farmers are asking for the public’s help in getting it done.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney says the incident at the Portage Diversion yesterday when farmers occupied the channel to prevent the diversion from opening is an indication of their desperation and frustration.

Keystone Agricultural Producers reminds farmers to prepare now for safe equipment operation on roads and highways.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney says there is not much positive news in the budget for primary producers and rural Manitobans.

The Province of Manitoba, the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) and Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) have signed a 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes a joint commitment to support agriculture production and environmental protection through improved fertilizer use.

Keystone Agricultural Producers is reminding snowmobilers to use caution when crossing farmers’ lands due to the high number of grain-filled bags located on fields this year.

Keystone Agricultural Producers is hailing the federal government’s newly introduced amendments to the Canada Transportation Act – which provide shippers with guaranteed access to service level agreements – as a good first step in improving rail service for the agriculture sector.

Keystone Agricultural Producers announces a new, low-cost group wireless package for KAP members, through Rogers Communications, that will accommodate both heavy and light cell phone users.