The Manitoba Canola Growers Association says proposed canola tariff relief under a Canada-China agreement is positive, but details on canola oil remain unclear.
Manitoba Canola Growers Association cautiously optimistic after proposed Canada-China canola tariff relief
Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief
From a Manitoba perspective, KAP noted pork remains outside the scope of the announcement
KAP's general manager is encouraged by renewed diplomatic engagement between Canada and China.
Manitoba Pork flags unresolved pork tariffs in China deal
Manitoba Pork says a Canada–China trade agreement is a positive step for agriculture, but leaves 25 per cent pork tariffs unresolved.
Cereal cover crops show mixed flea beetle protection
Fall rye and oat nurse crops show promise for reducing damage, however, current research notes it's not yet a reliable field-scale tool
Reading Time: 4 minutes University of Manitoba researchers are testing if planting fall rye and oat nurse crops help growers reduce damage without hurting yield.
Retraction of glyphosate review raises new questions about landmark study
An influential glyphosate review has been withdrawn over ethical issues, but Health Canada says the retraction does not affect its previous assessment.
What would happen if Roundup disappeared?
Bayer has hinted it might exit the glyphosate business due to legal problems; here’s what that could mean for Prairie farmers
Reading Time: 5 minutes Farmers could be forced to operate without Roundup in the not-so-distant future, as Bayer has hinted it may soon exit the glyphosate business. But are there other options for weed control?
Prairie cereals have reduced their carbon footprint
Farmers that grow cereal crops on the Prairies have some things to be proud of when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, report says
Reading Time: 5 minutes Canadian farmers growing crops like wheat, barley and oats on the Prairies have things to be proud of when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, report says.
Stress-free banding castration for calves
Manitoba rancher Jodi Suchoplas outlines her tips on castration for cow-calf operations
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ranchers have options when it comes time for banding their calves, with cost-effective options to those more technically advanced.
Reports showcase Canada’s environmental edge in cereal production
Reports from Cereals Canada highlight the relatively small environmental footprint of Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats, when compared to top producing countries.
Moving pigs without the stress
Thinking like a pig can help keep pigs calm and reduce the farmer’s own frustration at the loading bay and in the barn
Reading Time: 5 minutes Farmers don’t need to stress when loading pigs. Good handling techniques and awareness of how the pig sees the world can help the process run smoothly.
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