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Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Smoke’s impact on weather

Try not to get too upset with your weather forecasters during smoky spells

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In my last article we took an early look at this summer’s heat. One saving grace (if you want to call it that) with the heat this year is that humidity levels have been low — not surprising, given the drought conditions. This goes back to the discussion we had earlier this year about whether
Manitoba often thinks of itself as having ample — and frequently excess — water. But in coming years, conservation will be important too.
News, Other

Water efficiency, climate adaptation not optional for Manitoba: IISD

The province asks for the public for feedback on what to include in its new water strategy

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Despite its thousand lakes, Manitoba needs to plan to use its water more efficiently as it develops a new water management strategy, says the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD). “We’ve always thought of ourselves as a water-rich jurisdiction,” said Dimple Roy, IISD’s director of water management. In May, the province announced up to $1
Drought conditions have beekeepers and bears on a collision course as natural food sources dry up this year.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

Hungry for hives: Bears wreaking havoc with beekeepers

The drought has affected ursine food sources making bee yards tempting targets

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One look across Paul Gregory’s bee yard near Arborg might spark the urge to check the sky. Despite the cliché, it does look like a weak tornado might have blown through. Across the yard, previously neat stacks of beehive boxes lie strewn. Frames are damaged, licked clean and scattered across the ground as if in
Is inflation risk overhyped?
Markets, News, Other

Is inflation risk overhyped?

A lot of people — perhaps too many — are talking about inflation

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A lot of people, perhaps even too many people, are talking about inflation. I say this because when there’s so much attention on a topic, you have to wonder if it’s being overhyped, or if maybe there’s something more to it. Various inflationary factors are starting to appear. Recent U.S. government reports show signs of
News, Other

Foodgrains Bank pleased with Canada’s aid pledge

Promised funds for international aid would bring Canada closer to a ‘fair share’ but aren’t locked in

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The Canadian Foodgrains Bank says it’s pleased Canada has pledged to double the money it provides to developing countries for climate adaptation, which could include agricultural projects. “We are confident this support will have a tremendous impact on the lives of millions of people around the world, particularly small-scale farmers,” said CFGB executive director Andy Harrington in
Comment, Opinion, Other

Comment: Could dangerous new COVID variants evolve in pets and farm animals? 

So far there appears to be little evidence of elevated risk, but it bears keeping a close watch

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People have been panicking about COVID-19 in animals since the very start of the pandemic. There’s now plenty of evidence that SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 – can cross from humans into other animals. This is known as spillback. The virus is capable of infecting a range of species, from hamsters to gorillas.
Future Meat Technologies is already producing test products, including this cultured chicken breast.
News, Other

Cellular agriculture makes waves in protein production

Government investment, cellular food policy strategy and regulation are missing so far

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Scalable cell-based meat production is a reality now that the world’s first industrial cultured meat facility has been launched. Israel-based Future Meat Technologies (FMT) opened its plant last month and aims to have products on the market by 2022. The facility marks new market potential to compete against traditional agriculture and aquaculture sectors. Why it
Farmers’ markets form Canada-wide association
News, Other

Farmers’ markets form Canada-wide association

Canadian Farmers’ Markets has already begun advocating for federal dollars towards existing community nutrition coupon programs

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A national organization representing farmers’ markets will be an important voice for local food, says Direct Farm Manitoba. “The opportunity for resource sharing is incredible, and is one of the reasons it was formed as organizations reached out to one another during all of the upheaval of the pandemic,” Kristie Beynon, Direct Farm Manitoba’s executive
Editorial, Op/Ed, Other

Editor’s Take: A full plate for returning ag minister

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There’s little doubt that Ralph Eichler enjoyed the agriculture portfolio the last time he led it. From 2016 to 2019, Eichler was a fixture at agriculture events throughout the province. He clearly relished the role and felt it was an important one within the provincial government; it was an industry he was proud to represent.

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