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Seed regulation consultations are expected to change the way farmers can access seed, and their input is being sought.
Crops, News

Calling all farmers: Seed regs review kicks off

Regulations are under review and CFIA wants your input before March 15

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Canadian farmers are urged to take part in a major review of regulations under the Seeds Act, starting with a survey ending March 15 assessing current regulations and the need for changes. Most producers probably don’t know much about the Byzantine legislation that goes back to 1905, when the Seeds Control Act was proclaimed, but
Colin Penner with son Everett. 
Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Young farmers call for better rural childcare

Lack of care can make it hard to get work done — and presents safety hazards for kids and parents

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Young Manitoba farmers have asked KAP to lobby for better rural access to childcare. “If I didn’t have that support from another family member then I’d be home and I couldn’t work,” said Sam Connery-Nichol, who seconded the resolution. “You can’t get a lot done with an eight-month-old wandering around, crawling,” she added. Connery-Nichol farms near Portage la Prairie with her
News, Poultry

Germany orders 20,000 turkeys culled as bird flu found on another farm

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About 20,000 turkeys will be slaughtered after bird flu was found on another poultry farm in Germany, authorities said Jan 29. Type H5N8 bird flu was confirmed in a farm in the Ludwigslust-Parchim area in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, said the Ludwigslust-Parchim local government authority. A series of outbreaks of bird flu have been
A measure of all the pre-existing sustainability efforts and performance metrics is needed across all sectors of Canadian agriculture.
News, Other

Better benchmarking of environmental targets needed

Sustainability metrics can develop and protect markets for farmers

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Experts are calling for environmental targets to better position Canada in markets at home and abroad. Agri-Food Sustainability Targets is a report authored by David McInnes, who is working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and others. “What’s happening globally and nationally is that there is a wholesale shift
Virtual trade missions a logistical boon but relational challenge
News, Other

Virtual trade missions a logistical boon but relational challenge

Cereals Canada and the Canola Council of Canada held online trade missions this year and say they were a success

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Virtual trade missions have given access to a wider audience but can’t quite replace the connections forged on in-person trips, say two agriculture industry leaders. “There’s no way to replace it, in a sense,” said Brittany Dyck, senior manager of canola utilization with the Canola Council of Canada. “Trade missions, I think, are really about connecting with —
‘Just hoe in and do things’
Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

‘Just hoe in and do things’

Elders look back at hard times past, offer encouragement for hard times present

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Hard times come and go, but as we approach three months of gruelling lockdowns and closures, these dark days can seem endless. The Co-operator asked three seniors to look back at challenging times in their past and offer advice and encouragement to younger folk on how to weather these days. Their advice was practical: accept your lot, do your
“We need to make sure that we have market access. That’s absolutely critical.” – Cam Dahl
News

Cam Dahl appointed Manitoba Pork general manager

Dahl comes from the chief strategy officer role with Cereals Canada and has extensive organizational experience in agriculture

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Longtime agriculture leader Cam Dahl will take the role of general manager at Manitoba Pork starting February 22. “We’re very much looking forward to his working at Manitoba Pork,” said George Matheson, Manitoba Pork Council chair. “(Outgoing manager Andrew Dickson) had a great history with us, but time moves on and we’re looking forward to
Railways overshoot grain revenue limits for the last crop year
News, Other

Railways overshoot grain revenue limits for the last crop year

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Canada’s two big railways will pay $5.6 million for exceeding the maximum revenue cap for hauling Prairie grain. CN Rail and CP Rail overshot their maximum revenue entitlements (MREs) for the year by $3,170,615 and $2,170,010 respectively, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled last month. The overages, plus a five per cent penalty, are payable to the Western
The Saginaw loading grain at Richardson’s Current River terminal at the Port of Thunder Bay in October 2020.
News, Other

Seaway puts out wishlist after record-setting year

Enormous amount of Manitoba grain exported through St. Lawrence Seaway

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The seaway responsible for moving much of Manitoba’s grain has put out its government wish list for 2021. “We recognize that 2021 will be marked by economic uncertainty and unexpected challenges,” said Bruce Burrows, president and CEO of the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC), a lobbying organization for marine transportation interests including those of the
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News, Other

Washington says it’s ready to engage on WTO reform

The Biden administration seems set on reinvigorating the handcuffed organization

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Reuters – The United States is committed to “positive, constructive and active engagement” with all members of the World Trade Organization on reforming the body and is actively considering who to choose as its next chief, a U.S. official said Jan. 29. The comments by David Bisbee, charge d’affaires at the U.S. mission to the WTO, are

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