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The 2024 provincial budget was released on April 2.
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Ag groups note silver linings in 2024 provincial budget

School tax rebate stays in place, initiatives announced for livestock producers

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The rest of the commercial properties in Manitoba are saying farewell to their school tax rebates under the 2024 Manitoba budget, but farmers get a pass. The provincial budget, tabled April 2, included a reworked rebate, pitched by the provincial government as an affordability measure for lower income Manitobans. The budget erased the rebate for
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announcing provincial funding of $30 million for the Port of Churchill.
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$60 million for Port of Churchill infrastructure

Feds, province provide funding to get the Hudson Bay Railway running again

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The federal and provincial governments announced a combined $60 million in funding for infrastructure supporting the Port of Churchill.  The February 23 announcement saw provincial and federal governments commit $30 million each to the Arctic Gateway Group. The limited partnership owns and operates the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway, which connects The
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew addresses attendees at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon on Jan. 16, 2024.
Op/Ed, Opinion

Opinion: Kinew finds inner Pallister

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Manitoba NDP premier Wab Kinew apparently isn’t afraid to borrow ideas, even from Brian Pallister, his one-time foe, former premier and once leader of the Progressive Conservatives. Kinew argues that Manitoba deserves a better deal on the federal government’s carbon pricing scheme, based on how much Manitobans have invested in hydroelectric power. That investment, in
Livestock producers share their outrage at a last-minute meeting in St. Rose du Lac in October 2019 after the province released incoming changes to Agricultural Crown Lands regulations.
Livestock, News

Crown land auctions cancelled

Province hits the brakes as system goes under review

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Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says there will be no Crown land auctions this month. The province has paused lease allocations while it takes another look at the agricultural Crown land program, he announced Jan. 29. “We’ve paused it for a number of reasons. Actually, we feel that we need to maybe do some consultation
Manitoba Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Crops, News

Insurance pilot dished up for small veggie farms

Program to ease burden from minimum acreage requirements

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More of Manitoba’s small vegetable farmers will have access to AgriInsurance this year. Growers that previously did not meet minimum acreage requirements under the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) will be able to bundle their crops to make up that gap, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced at Manitoba Ag Days Jan. 16. Why it
Ranchers reliant on Crown land know exactly what leaseholders were promised and when they were promised it.
Editorial, Op/Ed

Editorial: Much ado about nothing

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The Co-operator’s late 2023 interview with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn included a carrot for forage Crown land leaseholders. He said there would be new announcements in the New Year. On Jan. 2, a press release arrived in media inboxes. Crown land changes were now in effect, it said, including that: Producers “felt abandoned by
It’s basically the exact same changes that the previous government made last year. We’re pleased that they didn’t cancel the previous changes, because they may allow some people to retire and achieve the value that they deserved for their improvements.” – Brent Benson, Manitoba Crown Land Leaseholders Association.
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New Crown lands regulations take effect

Announcement moves ahead promises made to producers in summer 2023

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The Manitoba Crown Land Leaseholders Association says the province’s new regulations are a welcome step and more is needed. “We’re still holding out for the promises that were made by the premier and [agriculture] minister during the election,” said president Brent Benson. Why it matters: Agricultural Crown lands have been an ongoing source of controversy
The Crown lands file has gone through two elections, three premiers, four agriculture ministers, and a flood of criticism from opposition parties and farmers.
Comment, Op/Ed

Agricultural Crown lands: The chronicles continue

Unpacking 2023’s ACL rollercoaster ride

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The last time I interviewed Carson Callum, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, it was late November. I signed off with something like, “Thanks, Carson. I’m sure we’ll talk again soon.” It’s a bit of a throwaway line, one I might say to any spokesperson after an interview, but his response made me chuckle.
Province backs sustainable aviation fuel plan
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Province backs sustainable aviation fuel plan

Plan includes plant in Portage la Prairie

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The province is providing new funding to lay the groundwork for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the RM of Portage la Prairie. On Dec. 19, the provincial and federal governments announced a $2.9-million agreement between the Government of Manitoba and biofuel company Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. Funds will be provided through the Sustainable
“Our goal is to continue to work with industry of all sectors.” – Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Agriculture Minister.
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Kostyshyn wraps up 2023

Ag minister light on detail for weighty agricultural files, but says discussions are ongoing

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Consultations on major agricultural issues, including some carryovers from the previous government, were still plugging away as Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn wrapped up 2023. Kostyshyn looked back on the year during a Dec. 19 interview with the Manitoba Co-operator. Why it matters: The Dauphin region MLA, elected Oct. 3, regained his old post as

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