KAP

• ‘Timing couldn’t be any worse’: Manitoba producers fear disruption due to rail strike

  A labour dispute involving Canada's two main railways could have a devastating impact on local farmers, Manitoba's farm policy organization says.

  Economy

  Aug 12, 2024
  
• ‘Mixed bag’ of weather hits Manitoba, farmers expect ‘varied’ harvest: KAP president

  Harvest is right around the corner for Manitoba farmers, but the results of the growing season will be a 'mixed bag,' Keystone Agricultural Producers says.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• Slow start to harvest for many Manitoba farmers, producers’ org says

  Harvest season is off to a less-than-ideal start for many Manitoba farmers, whose efforts have been thwarted by months of wet conditions.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2022
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• Stormy weather spells trouble for Manitoba crops

  The recent weather is creating varying degrees of trouble for Manitoba's crops. KAP president Bill Campbell says more rainfall could result in heavy losses for farmers.

  Economy

  Jul 19, 2022
• Manitoba farmers can’t win: Hit hard by flooding after last year’s drought

  Bill Campbell, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), said Manitoba farmers are struggling, as weather conditions have done a complete 180 from last year's drought.

  Weather

  May 3, 2022
• Manitobans ‘weary’ of endless winter, ongoing flood concerns

  Last week's spring blizzard is in the rearview for Manitoba, but added moisture from heavy snow raises concerns about potential flooding for many rural communities.

  Weather

  Apr 18, 2022
• ‘It’s pretty dire’: Manitoba farm group urges lower grain elevator fees amid drought

  A Manitoba farm advocacy group is urging grain handlers to consider reducing grain elevator fees with lower crop yields expected across the agriculture sector.

  Economy

  Sep 5, 2021
• Rural Manitoba struggling with increased need for security, theft prevention

  Residents of rural communities have long touted their safety and ability to leave doors unlocked, but according to RCMP, that's not feasible anymore.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2020
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• KAP calls for Manitoba government to beef up penalties against animal activists

  Manitoba's main farm group will lobby the province to follow Alberta's example and clamp down on animal activists.

  Politics

  Oct 30, 2019
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• Prairie farmers not in favour of proposed royalty systems: survey

  The results have been released from a seed royalties survey from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba agricultural producers.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2019