A coalition of farmers, scientists, economists and policy experts are calling for the federal government to put $300 million of its 2021 budget toward cutting agriculture greenhouse gas emissions. “Most Canadians, and almost all supply chains, are asking for more sustainable food and farming,” said Ian McCreary in a news release. “But as a farmer,
Farmer coalition calls for $300 million to cut ag emissions
The group recommends six programs it says will boost climate-friendly farming practices
Prairie Innovation Centre gets $10,000 boost
Donation will support sustainable agriculture
Assiniboine College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture fund is $10,000 richer after a donation by Guild/HMS Insurance Group. The campaign to build this facility, Assiniboine’s response to labour market demands in agriculture, was announced in October 2020. “Agriculture is an important part of the communities (and we are) proud to operate across Westman,” said Brett McGregor, president at Guild/HMS. “Farmers feed
Large turnout for Food Waste Reduction Challenge applications
The federal government has received 343 applications under its Food Waste Reduction Challenge. An initiative under the Food Policy for Canada, the $20-million initiative was launched in November 2020 to accelerate and advance “diverse and high-impact solutions” to food waste in Canada. Up to $10.8 million will be awarded under Streams A and B to
Farmers Edge plans IPO
Winnipeg-based company has made the initial steps in its plan to go public
Manitoba’s homegrown digital ag multinational has plans to go public. Farmers Edge this week announced it has filed a preliminary prospectus with provincial and territorial securities regulation authorities throughout Canada. National Bank Financial and CIBC Capital Markets will spearhead the offering, along with Scotia Capital, Cannacord Genuity and Raymond James. The expected number of common
Toews Family Enterprises tops corn competition
A harvest of 281.9 bushels to the acre earned the farm the annual honours
Toews Family Enterprises, of MacGregor, has earned top spot in the 50th annual corn yield competition, hosted by the Manitoba Crop Alliance, with 281.9 bushels an acre. It will get its name inscribed on the trophy and will safeguard it for the year, as well as earning a $1,000 cash prize donated by the winning
Chorney given Canola Award of Excellence
Farmer contributed to growth of biodiesel markets
Farmer Brian Chorney has been named the recipient of the 2021 canola award of excellence. The announcement was made at the Manitoba Canola Growers Association virtual annual meeting, as part of the Crop Connect event. Chorney has been actively involved within canola organizations and renewable fuel organizations, which has led to the development and growth
Ag in Motion sets digital schedule
COVID uncertainty moves farm show online
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to make in-person gatherings at the Langham, Sask. site uncertain this summer, Ag in Motion is forging ahead with a suite of online events, beginning in March. “We learned in 2020 through our Ag in Motion digital farm show that farmers appreciated being in touch with experts and each other to
Free virtual cooking class with Trevor Lui
The chef and restauranteur will demonstrate how to cook a favourite family stir fry
Chef Trevor Lui will host a free virtual cooking class Sunday, Feb. 21 to celebrate Canadian Agriculture Day. “Cook along with culinary expert Trevor Lui as he shares tips on how to make a delicious stir-fry, tells stories from the restaurant days of his youth where he learned from master wok chefs, and leave feeling
Seaway puts out wishlist after record-setting year
Enormous amount of Manitoba grain exported through St. Lawrence Seaway
The seaway responsible for moving much of Manitoba’s grain has put out its government wish list for 2021. “We recognize that 2021 will be marked by economic uncertainty and unexpected challenges,” said Bruce Burrows, president and CEO of the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC), a lobbying organization for marine transportation interests including those of the
Report gives next steps to inland fishery transition
Interim committee dismissed a proposal for a First Nations-led fish marketing entity, says AMC
Fishery leaders have shown the interest and capacity to transition the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to a harvester-led marketing organization, according to a federal report released January 21. “The end structure of the FFMC has not been finalized, however, I look forward to working with the interim committee, and all harvesters, to explore this
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