University of Manitoba researchers want to hear from producers growing cover crops – and those who’ve yet to grow them. The survey of cover crops on the Prairies is in its second year, and is calling on all farmers to tell them if they grew a cover crop in 2020 — and if they didn’t, what they
Survey looks for those who’ve grown cover crops – or haven’t
The University of Manitoba study looks to quantify cover crop production across the Prairies
Province, Manitoba Beekeepers announce knowledge transfer program
Applied research and technical support will help beekeepers struggling to keep up with changing agricultural landscape
A new knowledge and research transfer program will bring Manitoban beekeepers applied research and on-the-ground support that’s badly needed said Manitoba Beekeepers Association vice-chair Ian Steppler. “It’s a direct investment into the grassroots of our industry. We’re quite excited about it,” Steppler said. The Knowledge and Research Transfer Program (KRTP), which should begin January 1,
Quarry decision a dangerous precedent, say opposition leaders
Government paving the way for party donors to get their way, says Liberal leader
A recent ruling which allowed a quarry to move forward despite repeated denial by the local municipality sets a precedent that “… donors can override democracy and the courts,” says provincial Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont. “It’s a very disturbing precedent,” Lamont told the Co-operator. “It just seems to me that if people want to get
Rural community considers public transit options
Transportation a need likely to grow for an aging rural population that’s seeing services move further away
For aging residents of rural Manitoba, there are few challenges that loom larger than transportation. Consider the different realities of urban and rural seniors. For an urban senior, losing the ability to drive for themselves is still a cruel blow of aging, but it isn’t debilitating. Options ranging from buses, traditional taxis and a plethora
St. Norbert market expands weekend shopping
Vendors to be split between two days to aid physical distancing
Shoppers in search of local produce and hand-made goods will be able to shop Saturday and Sunday at St. Norbert Farmers’ Market starting October 17. “It’s our job to provide space for as many local producers as possible,” the organization wrote on its Facebook page. “By opening all weekend, we can support more of the
Research critical to successful protein strategy
Up to $100,000 in federal, provincial funds promised to develop a provincial research strategy
A well-aligned research community is crucial to meet goals set in the Manitoba Protein Advantage strategy, says the person who will helm a provincial research effort. This will begin by taking stock of what’s already available in the province. “What we want to try to do is to make sure that we’ve got that framework
Urban waste shows promise as fertilizer
A University of Manitoba study looked at how to incorporate phosphorus from the city as plant nutrition in the field
Three products made from urban wastes show promise as organic fertilizers — and as ways to cycle nutrients from the city back to the farm, a University of Manitoba study shows. “It’s really important that we start the conversation about having a circular food system rather than a linear food system,” said Jessica Nicksy, a
Law banning night hunting proclaimed
Moose hunting bans extended, decried by First Nation and Metis groups
A law increasing restrictions on night hunting is now in force, the province announced today. Bill 29, which amends the Wildlife Management Act, passed in the legislature in 2018 but was not proclaimed into law until today. The law establishes a general prohibition on night hunting, minimum fines for people convicted of dangerous hunting, and
Quarry decision sets lasting precedents
Appeals to the Municipal Board will be treated as fresh hearings, meaning local governments will have to make their case
The recent tribunal which approved the contentious Lilyfield Quarry may have set a precedent that will put local governments at a disadvantage. The appeal of a decision to reject the project by the RM of Rosser was the first of its kind under the newly expanded mandate of the Manitoba Municipal Board. New provisions in
Always on mission
Outgoing Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director Jim Cornelius reflects on a career of international development
The food aid was two months late. Niger was in the grip of drought and for many complicated reasons, the food aid the Canadian Foodgrains Bank had ordered had not reached the village Jim Cornelius was visiting that morning. He sat under a tree with a woman and her child. As she told him they
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