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Oilseeds, Opinion

European boycott counterproductive

KAP’s call for a boycott of European goods in response the EU’s zero tolerance of GM contamination in flax in the (April 15 Manitoba Co-operator) is an ill-considered response to a ban which we have long known about, and which is our problem and not theirs. In calling for a boycott, we deny Europe’s right
Cereals, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Short Bill Sparks Hot Debate

Bill C-474 is sure stirring up a lot a fuss for being only 42 words long. The bill states in its entirety: “The governor-in-council shall, within 60 days after this act comes into force, amend the Seeds Regulations to require that an analysis of potential harm to export markets be conducted before the sale of
News, Oilseeds

Flax Is Fabulous For Food

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“Nobody else in the world can do it – take the oil, put it in a bottle and keep it stable for the period of time that we can.” – JIM DOWNEY Ask Jim Downey, CEO of Brandon-based Shape Foods, why he’s so energized and the former deputy premier and Progressive Conservative MLA for Arthur,
News, Oilseeds

Saved Flax OK If It Tests GM Free

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The flax industry has reversed an earlier decision requiring farmers to sow only certified seed this year after finding contamination by the genetically modified CDC Triffid in more cultivars. Prairie flax growers can continue sowing farm-saved seed provided it tests negative for traces of genetically modified (GM) CDC Triffid, flax growers were told at a
Crops, Oilseeds

Canada, EU Flax Industries Hit Hard By Triffid Contamination

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Canada has lost its lucrative food-grade flax market in the European Union due to contamination from genetically modified (GM) CDC Triffid flax, an industry official told flax growers meeting here last week. “From the food industry side Canadian flax is now excluded (from the EU),” Rick Hallock, manager of eastern meal marketing for Richardson International
Cereals, Livestock, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Mar. 4, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 March 4– Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op annual district meeting, South Central district, 1:30 p. m., Big M Centre, Stampede Grounds, Morris. For more info call 1-800-899-7675. March 4 – Manitoba Flax Growers Association annual meeting, 10:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Holland Community Centre. Presentations
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 25, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 25-27 – Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference, Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. For more info visit www.pcesc.caor call Shannon toll free at 866-532-6155. Feb. 26 – Farm Focus: Celebrating Farm Families and Rural Living, 9:30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Boissevain School,
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 18, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 17-19 – The Future of Trucking Symposium, Hotel Fort Garry, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg. For more info visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/oremail larson@ cc. umanitoba.ca. Feb. 18 – Value Chain Manitoba Initiative workshop, Module 5: Understanding Category Management, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Various rural video conference
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 11, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 16 – Canadian International Grains Institute introductory biodiesel production training, Beausejour. For more info or to register visit www.cigi.ca. Feb. 17 – Manitoba Hay Day, AAFC Brandon Research Centre, Brandon. For more info or to register call Linda at 204-483-2153 or visit www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca. Feb. 17-19
News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Jan. 28, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 27-28 – Manitoba Potato Production Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-239-6932 or visit www.mbpotatodays.ca. Jan. 27-28 – Southeast Beef and Forage Days, Shevchenko Ukrainian Centre, Rosa. For more info call MAFRI in Vita at 204-425-5050. Jan. 27-29 – Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP)

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