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Wetland restoration is among the projects eligible for funds.
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S-CAP projects confirmed

54 projects have been greenlighted for funding under the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

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The federal government and province have added to their S-CAP (Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership) program announcements. Several were made days before a 60-day pre-election provincial media blackout, which came into effect Aug. 4. Announcements confirmed funding levels for the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP). The two levels of government have approved more than $1.9 million for
Leaseholders pack into a fall 2019 meeting in Ste. Rose du Lac soon after the release of new Crown land regulations.
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Crown land changes approved

Producers have been fighting to get the system changed for years

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Producers say they hope the latest changes to Agricultural Crown Lands regulations in Manitoba put an end to the controversy and confusion of the past four years. “I think these changes make the system a lot more workable,” said Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Carson Callum. “The changes that happened in 2019 were against the
Editorial: Time to plug the BRM leak
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Editorial: Time to plug the BRM leak

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As reporter Don Norman notes in the front-page story of our Aug. 3 issue of the Co-operator, business risk management came up a few times when Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial ag ministers met in New Brunswick in July. That’s not unexpected. Farmers are being told to expect more volatile weather as a result of
Keystone Agricultural Producers president Jill Verwey.
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KAP advisory council broaches provincial election issues

Member panel dissects electoral issues important to farmers

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Provincial election issues ranging from infrastructure to healthcare were top of the agenda for the Keystone Agricultural Producers during the organization’s summer advisory council meeting in July. “KAP has been working to identify key priorities for producers,” president Jill Verwey said to open the meeting. “Your vote matters and we will be doing our part
Manitoba’s water strategy now has an action plan to go with it.
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Water strategy action plan launched

The document will guide initial implementation of the provincial water strategy

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Manitobans had their first detailed look last week at how the province intends to implement the water strategy it unveiled last year. The province announced its initial water strategy action plan July 5. The 38-page document includes 72 actions and itemizes $990 million worth of funding over the next five years. Why it matters: The
Myrna Grahn is the new executive director of ProteinMB, an industry-led group tasked with carrying out the province’s protein strategy.
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Province establishes strategic protein research chair

Priorities include funding research, developing opportunities for students, providing extension to industry and producer groups, says appointee

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The province has pledged $1.5 million over six years to support protein research and extension work ahead of the third annual Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium. James House was named the Manitoba strategic research chair in sustainable protein, a position he says will include doling out the promised funds so that researchers can pursue protein-related
Live fish hit the road
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Live fish hit the road

Manitoba fisheries to get new stocking truck

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Stocked trout are arriving in Manitoba’s lakes via a new fish hatchery stocking truck, the province announced June 15. Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt said the new vehicle is already on the road. As of mid-June, the truck’s route was taking it into the Duck Mountains region. Last year, East Blue Lake
Leaseholders pack into a fall 2019 meeting in Ste. Rose du Lac soon after the release of new Crown land regulations.
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Province asks for feedback on Crown lands amendments

Producers are cautiously optimistic, but over three years of fighting casts a long shadow

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The latest round of proposed changes to agricultural Crown lands has earned a tentative thumbs up from pasture and forage leaseholders. Leaseholders “were surprised by the changes proposed by the minister,” said Brent Benson, president of the Manitoba Crown Land Leaseholders Association. “After three years of obfuscation and defiance by previous ministers, it was refreshing to be
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Letters: More hogs, more problems

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In response to the May 26 Co-operator article “Meat industry hits hard times”. Without the benefit of taxpayers’ dollars (read: government support), the Manitoba hog industry (not farming) would have collapsed many years ago.  Born and raised on a farm, I appreciate the proper raising and care of swine. Pigs produced in a factory-type situation
Province pledges $224 million to park renewal
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Province pledges $224 million to park renewal

The 10-year project includes road rehab around provincial parks

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A $224-million, 10-year plan to renew Manitoba’s provincial parks is the latest in a flood of election-year spending announcements. The plan “prioritizes projects that enhance recreational opportunities and protect our precious ecosystem,” Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt stated in a May 18 press release. The Manitoba Provincial Parks Infrastructure Renewal Strategy includes

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