Amemorandum of understanding (MOU) signed May 12 between the Province of Manitoba and the State of Haryana, India, will launch plans to create a food development centre in that state and cultivate a working relationship between the new facility and the Food Development Centre in Portage la Prairie, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan
Manitoba Shares Food Technology With India
BMP Program Approves 180 Projects
The Manitoba Sustainable Agriculture Practices Program (MSAPP) has completed its first intake of applications for beneficial management practice (BMP) incentive funding for the 2010-11 fiscal year, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers has announced. “The MSAPP is a incentive-based program announced by the province in 2008 to encourage producers to adopt and implement
Provincial Grant Supports Biodiesel
Amendments to the Biofuels Act would establish a new grant program to support biodiesel production in Manitoba, Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister Dave Chomiak says. “We will replace the fuel-tax exemption for Manitoba biodiesel with a production grant, payable directly to provincial producers,” said Chomiak. “We expect paying a grant to provincial producers, rather than
U. S. Court Upholds Manitoba Water Claim
The U. S. District Court has again ruled in favour of Manitoba in its case against the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) project, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced March 8. Judge Rosemary Collyer, in her decision issued March 5, ordered the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation to take a “hard look” at the consequences
Be Wary Of Pension-Unlocking Schemes
Mani tobans who hold locked-in registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) should be cautious of schemes that promote unlocking of these funds, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the Pension Commission of Manitoba, said last week. “Manitobans should be wary about potentially fraudulent schemes being offered for unlocking pension funds,” said Howard. “The
Riparian Tax Credit Program Continues
Manitoba agricultural producers with land bordering a waterway are once again eligible to apply for the Riparian Tax Credit. “Last year, we doubled the Riparian Tax Credit and simplified the rules for cattle producers,” said Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk in a release. “Our government believes that during these times of economic recovery it’s more important
Province Looks To Reduce Impact Of Plastic Bags
Manitobans are being asked for their views on the best way to reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced Dec. 7. “We want to hear what Manitobans think and we want to work with shoppers, vendors and bag manufacturers,” said Blaikie. Manitoba was the first province in Canada
TAP Funds Offered To Hog Farmers
In response to increased challenges facing Manitoba’s pork industry, pork producers will now be able to access 75 per cent of their estimated 2009 AgriStability payment. This increase to the targeted advance payment will make an additional $70 million available in cash flow assistance to the industry. “This government is always willing to adjust programs
Funds To Restore Manitoba’s Largest Marshes
“The cost of restoring our internationally significant wetlands is small compared to the tremendous benefits they provide by improving the water quality of our great lakes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing wildlife habitat and wildliferelated recreation opportunities.” – STAN STRUTHERS, CONSERVATION MINISTER The province is strengthening its strategy for healthy waterways with an investment
New Regulation Improves Access To Capital
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk has announced a new regulation to provide Manitoba businesses with increased access to capital under the Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit. “This program provides Manitobans with valuable personal tax credits for investing in community-based projects,” said Wowchuk. “We are now doubling the value of shares a business
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