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Farmers now have access to infrared inspections through the Manitoba Farm Safety Program
Manitoba Women’s Institute says beginning drivers should be given hands-on practice on unpaved roads
Do young drivers get enough instruction on how to safely drive country roads? The Manitoba Women’s Institute doesn’t think so, and wants hands-on practice on unpaved surfaces to be part of drivers’ education. Beginning drivers should be required to spend a specified amount of time driving on gravel and other unpaved surfaces, said Justina Hop,Most Manitoba greenhouses produce bedding plants, but they often face tough competition from big-box retailers, says Brian Hunt
Marketing — not production — should be the first consideration of anyone thinking of getting into the greenhouse business. “Rule No. 1 is identify your customer, and how you will access your customers,” said Brian Hunt, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ greenhouse and alternative crops specialist. The number of greenhouses in Manitoba is increasing,Post-2011 flood rush to install tile drains led to many costly mistakes, says vice-president of the newly formed Manitoba Agricultural Water Management Association
A boom in tile drainage resulted in slipshod work and prompted the creation of an association dedicated to ensuring such work is done by reputable operators who know what they are doing. “The association along with Water Stewardship is working towards a fair way to ensure that tile installers are both properly trained and certified,”
