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Agriculture major player in ‘Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan’
Increasing the biodiesel mandate could cut up to 431,000 tonnes of carbon by 2022, second only to reductions expected from the $25-a-tonne carbon tax
Workshop fulfils 4-H project requirement
The intensive event allows members to fulfil a major annual obligation and still have time for other activities
Nominations open Nov. 1 for wheat and barley association directors
The election will be held at the MWBGA’s annual meeting Feb. 15, 2018, but advance ballots are also available
Manitoba Beef Producers kick off membership meetings
Manitoba’s beef producers will share their take on the state of the industry and commodity group activities at 14 meetings over the next month.
Manitoba carbon plan targets lower rates
The provincial plan calls for a $25 a tonne flat carbon tax that won't rise to the $50 a tonne called for by the federal government
Good potato yields despite challenging year
A dry summer required a lot of irrigation and was followed by a dry fall that delayed digging
Students tap into water knowledge
Students tackled water health and conservation at the latest Southwest Manitoba Water Festival September 20 near Elgin, Man.
Online voting an option for MCGA
There are four director slots up for grabs this year, so a formal vote isn’t a foregone conclusion
Manitoba Egg Farmers scoop inaugural safety award
Manitoba’s new provincial safe work awards noted egg producers have developed an industry-wide plan
Manitoba hay crops see good year
Growers across the province report good to great year despite dry conditions