
National news — page 2

Trans-Pacific Partnership talks worry dairy farmers
Foreign supplies want access to Canadian markets

Canadian mayors launch vision for stronger hometowns
Mayors and councillors are calling for national debate on municipal issues

Avian influenza in U.S. poultry puts the squeeze on Canadian egg imports
Shipments are costing more and taking longer to get here

Auditor general slams federal inaction on antimicrobial drugs for livestock
Little progress has been made after more than a decade of discussions

Farm and food goodies in federal budget well received
Farmers will get an increased capital gains exemption when they sell the farm

Mixed reaction to sale details: some like it not, some like it sold
Opponents say the lack of farmer control and foreign ownership is offensive while others are glad the deal is done

Newly created buyer G3 to take majority ownership of government-owned CWB
Farmers can earn equity in CWB by delivering grain but it won’t be farmer controlled

Ottawa drops minimum rail shipping order
Permanent improvements to grain transportation must come from the Canada Transportation Act review

Forage Seed Canada seeks allies to keep Roundup Ready alfalfa out
Forage seed growers fear they and hay exporters will lose valuable markets because of GM contamination

‘Be the Difference’ is 2015 Ag Safety Week theme
Farm safety champion testimonials aim to inspire peers to adopt a safer work culture on Canadian farms
With roots going back to 1925, each weekly issue of the Manitoba Co-operator contains production, marketing and policy news selected for relevance to crops and livestock producers in Manitoba.