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Leaseholders pack into a fall 2019 meeting in Ste. Rose du Lac soon after the release of new Crown land regulations.
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PCs promise to lower Crown land rents

Announcement commits to make rent reductions permanent

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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives say they will make a 50 per cent rent reduction on forage Crown land leases permanent if they are re-elected. The provincial government announced the reductions as a temporary measure this summer, before dropping the writ for the 2023 election. At the time, the province linked the move to production challenges faced
A new enzyme-based feed additive shows promise for increasing feed efficiency.
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New additive touted for feed efficiency, SNF control

Strong results seen in Mexico trial for biocatalyst

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Glacier FarmMedia – Calgary-based feed additive maker CBS Bio Platforms is trumpeting the feed efficiency benefits of its new Optimax E enzyme-based biocatalyst, at the same time as the dairy industry is looking for tools to reach its stated goals on carbon neutrality. The product has also garnered interest for its potential impact on solids-not-fat
Covering crops with solar panels may not seem intuitive. However, dozens of studies from all over the world have shown that many crop yields increase when they are partially shaded by solar panels.
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Comment: Agrivoltaics are the silver bullet Alberta’s United Conservatives have wished for

It is possible to both foster solar power infrastructure and preserve farmland

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The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long term. Specifically, there is a
The view from the marsh at Cypress River Millennium Park.
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PHOTOS: Fall colours impress on road trip route

A drive in south-central Manitoba highlights the autumn leaves in all their glory

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The treed landscapes of Manitoba are arguably at their most spectacular this time of year, and it’s prime time for a driving tour while leaves are at their best. With autumn winds ready to wreak havoc with the foliage, this can sometimes be a short window of opportunity. Tips for the road Plan your drive
“…farmers were unfortunately caught up in this. The federal government has been clear it was never their intention to, you know, penalize farmers in this way.” – Dave Carey, Canadian Canola Growers Association.
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Ag groups say redundant tax returns a burden

Groups are lobbying to have farmers permanently exempt from UHT filing by next tax season

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Farmers have been forced to file tax returns on underused housing despite knowing they’ll be exempt from paying, says KAP. “The additional administrative and financial burden that is being placed on farmers does not seem like it is in the best interest of farmers or the government given the redundancy of this return for the many farmers,” said a
Potatoes can grow around foreign objects, causing a food safety risk.
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Keep an eye out for field trash when harvesting potatoes

Potato producers asked to clear non-tuber objects prior to harvest

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One of Manitoba’s major potato processors is asking producers to ensure their soil surface is clear before bringing in spuds this year. Scott Graham, J.R. Simplot’s raw agronomy manager, urged producers to watch for foreign objects in their fields and among potatoes. The issue of foreign objects arriving at the plant was brought up during
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Training on tap to fill farm labour gaps between ag and tech

The ‘agri-programmer’ may be on its way

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Say there’s trouble with the automated GIS and mapping features on the tractor, but you can’t find a tech with enough knowledge to offer help. It’s a simple example of the kind of employment gaps that keep farmers up at night, and that prevent their adoption of new technology, said the manager of an “upskilling”
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NFU report adjusts sequestration, fuel emissions numbers

Uncertainty about absolute numbers isn’t the same as uncertainty about trends: author

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Canadian agriculture is sequestering more carbon than originally thought, but it’s also burning more diesel fuel, according to a new report from the National Farmers Union. In August, the NFU released the third edition of its Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Canada report. It reflected updated information from the latest national inventory that the federal government released this year. Why it matters:
China snaps up Australian barley after tariffs lifted
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China snaps up Australian barley after tariffs lifted

Australian barley is starting to move toward China again after three years of tariffs

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China has bought approximately 600,000 tonnes of Australian barley since Beijing lifted punishing duties on the grain in August, traders said. The numbers underline strong pent-up demand for the grain from the Asian nation, the same traders noted. China ended anti-dumping tariffs on Australian barley on Aug. 5, roughly three years after the 80.5 per
Among other opportunities, the mentorship program will bring participants to federal lobby days in Ottawa.
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New mentorship program targets young grain farmers

Wheat grower group looks to inject youth into its board with new program

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The Wheat Growers Association is looking for young farmers who want to know more about agricultural policy objectives. “This is a great opportunity for young farmers to learn the effects different policies like transportation, trade, and environment have on their farm,” said Kaitlyn Kitzan, the Calgary-based association’s treasurer and director for Saskatchewan. Why it matters:

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