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VIDEO: Calf Cage captures attention at Ag Days

Manitoba Ag Days 2016 Inventors' Showcase

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The job of processing calves in the field is often made more difficult by over-protective mother cows. To help reduce stress and keep producers safe, Cory Dalzell invented the Calf Cage. An Inventors’ Showcase exhibitor at the recent Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Dalzell had his invention on display for visitors. Here he talks about
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Livestock, Local news

Province addresses wildlife predation

Manitoba livestock producers will see an increase to wildlife damage compensation beginning in April

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Manitoba livestock producers will soon see higher compensation rates for animals injured or killed by wildlife. Beginning April 1, the maximum value for domestic animals killed or injured by natural predators will increase from $2,000 to $3,000. “Creating an environment for producers to succeed in Manitoba is vital to building strong rural communities in our
More crop insurance coverage for less in 2016
Crops, Local news

More crop insurance coverage for less in 2016

Grade guarantees will be introduced for feed wheats, 
including Faller, Prosper and Elgin ND

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Manitoba farmers will get higher crop insurance coverage in 2016 and pay less for it, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn told Ag Days attendees Jan. 19. “Premium rates will decrease by an average of about 11 per cent compared to last year’s premium rates and this is due to the removal of the high 1989 (crop
Bryan Nichols, chair of Emerson-Franklin Heritage Holdings Inc. (r) and some of the 12 members of its committee are very excited about Dominion City becoming the first place in Manitoba to build an Abbeyfield House for local seniors. Also pictured are Dave and Bev Kirkpatrick (l to r) and Bev Berrington. Construction now well underway is expected to be complete and the new house ready for residents by autumn 2016.
Country Crossroads, Local news

House rising in Dominion City a new concept for seniors’ housing in small towns

This small southeastern Manitoba village is building the first Abbeyfield House in Manitoba. 
The alternative housing model for seniors is now found across North America and Europe

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A new 6,000-sq.-foot bungalow-style home under construction in Dominion City sounds like a very big house, but it’s being built to show how smaller homes for an aging population can be just the right fit for rural communities. The scaled-up, multi-family house later this year will become home to a mix of couples and individuals
New farm organization for direct marketers proposed
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New farm organization for direct marketers proposed

Discussions now focused on possible partnership with 
Farmers Market Association of Manitoba

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The Farmers Market Association of Manitoba (FMAM) may change its name and become the new farm organization called for in a report delving into supports needed for farms that direct market. About 50 people met last fall for a day-long meeting and consultation on how to create a more formalized group. “What we’re looking at
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Livestock, Local news

McDonald’s seeks Manitoba producers for pilot project

With the majority of contributions stemming from Alberta, McDonald’s Canada’s verified sustainable 
beef pilot project is hoping for further participation from Manitoba’s cow-calf producers

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As McDonald’s Canada’s verified sustainable beef pilot project enters its final five months, organizers hope to engage more Manitoba producers in the verification process. “I would love to have more Manitoba producers involved because, as I tell everyone in Alberta, yes, McDonald’s may be sourcing Alberta beef, but most of it was born in Manitoba,”
Election blackout begins in Manitoba
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Election blackout begins in Manitoba

MASC meetings have been cancelled as a cone of silence descends on government departments in preparation for this spring’s provincial election

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The curtain on government communication has fallen as Manitoba prepares to head to the polls on April 19. Already signs of the changes were visible at Ag Days in Brandon, or rather, they weren’t visible. “MAFRD staff will be part of the Ag Days trade show booths but will not be providing hand-outs or hanging
VIDEO: Remote control lift gate a smooth operator for livestock producers
Livestock, Local news

VIDEO: Remote control lift gate a smooth operator for livestock producers

MJ Endeavors takes second prize in Manitoba Ag Days Inventors' Showcase

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Weather on the Prairies can make things uncomfortable, so anything that can make a livestock producers’ day easier deserves applause. Enter the Lift & Go remote control livestock gate from MJ Endeavors out of McCreary, Manitoba. Its inventor Mike Annetts – an industrial arts teacher at the local high school – built the system shown in the video
Matthew Reimer, president of Reimer Robotics and first prize winner in the Inventors' Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days.
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VIDEO: Driverless tractors and open-source software

Reimer Robotics takes first prize in Manitoba Ag Days Inventors' Showcase

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Matthew Reimer was as surprised as anyone today when he was awarded first prize for his driverless tractor system at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, but his invention is worthy of the title. The Inventors’ Showcase winner, and president of Reimer Robotics, has built a system to move tractors – driverless no less, with grain cart

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