Manitoba’s pork producer group is applauding a federal decision that will see a two-year permit extension for some 6,700 temporary foreign workers. “It was a good move,” said Cam Dahl, general manager for the Manitoba Pork Council. The decision, announced May 8, affects mainly post-graduation work permit holders who are working in the Manitoba Skilled
Manitoba pork applauds TFW extension
Extended permits give workers two more years
Farm wages, benefits have room to improve, survey says
Agriculture wages lag behind fields like construction, manufacturing, transport; jobs may lack basic benefits
"While some agriculture employers offered these benefits, many participating organizations do not offer any flexible work arrangements or basic benefits like sick days," CAHRC wrote in a report on its 2024 survey of compensation practices in Canadian agriculture.
Canada, Mexico, U.S. and Australian cattle groups signal support for integrated beef market
The memo of understanding, signed at trilateral meetings in Mexico last week, calls on their respective governments to invest in infrastructure and plans to protect the industry from outbreaks of foreign animal disease. It asks governments to promote livestock production as "an effect tool in land and resource management."
Solar storm sends field navigation haywire
TECHNOLOGY | Farmers across North America experienced unreliable GPS signals as solar activity interfered with electronics
Earlier this month, another solar storm washed over Earth. No telegraph operators were harmed, but farmers across North America were frustrated with suddenly misbehaving GPS systems. Autosteer and precision ag systems refused to work as advertised.
No progress on rail strike negotiations, say union, companies
Strike action delayed until CIRB hands down decision on safety implications of work stoppage
No progress has been made in negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway the union representing many of their workers said yesterday.
Maple Leaf to close Brantford, Ont., plant
Maple Leaf will close its Brandford, Ontario poultry processing plant early next year, the company said yesterday.
Manitoba Crop Alliance sets new course
The organization is ready to look forward and ‘move the needle,’ CEO says
Five years post-amalgamation, the Manitoba Crop Alliance is well established, according to chief executive officer Pam de Rocquigny. Now, the multi-commodity farm group’s new strategic plan is looking to future opportunities. Why it matters: Commodity groups representing wheat, winter wheat, barley, corn, flax and sunflower growers merged in 2020 to form the Manitoba Crop Alliance.
Rail strike won’t happen this month, CPKC says
CPKC, Teamsters to continue meeting as Canadian Industrial Relations Board deliberates
A potential rail strike will not happen this month as rail companies and workers await a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said today.
Organic farmers invited to soil health benchmarking study
Organic farmers across the country are invited to measure the benefits of soil management practices on their farms as part of a study led by Prairie organic organizations.
Machinery firm LEMKEN hit by hackers
German machinery manufacturer LEMKEN says its been the victim of a cyber attack.
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