Manitoba Agriculture

• Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program extends services to non-family farm employees

  Starting Jan. 1, the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program will provide six one-on-one, free, confidential counselling sessions for farm employees every year.

  Health

  Jan 2
  
• Manitoba signs a contribution agreement for study on plant-powered aircraft

  A study looking at sustainable aviation fuel outlines plans for using Canadian products, like canola and soybean oils, to make up to one billion litres of fuel yearly.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
  
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• Parliament puts millions into researching thriving Canadian canola sector

  In Winnipeg today, the federal government and Canola Council of Canada (CCC) said, together, they are putting over $17-million over five years into researching canola.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
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• New harvest numbers reflect state of Manitoba crop production

  Harvest numbers are in for Manitoba as the province sees more than 50 per cent of crops picked and gathered. The province reminds crop producers to be mindful of weeds.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2023
• Manitoba announces training funding for agricultural industry

  Manitoba's agriculture industry is getting a funding boost through a program that aims to support organizations in developing resources and employee training.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
• Federal, provincial ministers announce grant funding for Manitoba ag development

  The federal and provincial governments are making up to $65 million in grant funding available in an effort to support development in Manitoba's agriculture and agri-food sectors.

  Politics

  May 29, 2023
• Manitoba announces dates for agricultural Crown land lease auction

  Numerous Crown land parcels will be available to rent to Manitoba farmers and ranchers who need more land for agricultural activities like haying, grazing or cropping.

  Consumer

  Jan 9, 2023
• Manitoba launches new website to support food, agri-product businesses

  Manitoba has launched a new website to support food and agri-product entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
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• Manitoba signs on to environmentally-conscious crop nutrient framework

  The framework, established by Fertilizer Canada, outlines principles regarding a variety of different climate, soil, cropping and operational conditions.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2022
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• Avian flu confirmed in Manitoba poultry flock

  The CFIA's website says the disease was confirmed Saturday in the Rural Municipality of Whitemouth, east of Winnipeg.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2022