Manitoba’s lack of higher-rated RTAC roads creates irritating highway detours and weight restrictions for farmers, University of Manitoba students told KAP.
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Students push for Manitoba road upgrades
Gaps in Manitoba’s RTAC heavy-haul highway network were highlighted in a recent resolution to Keystone Agriculutural Producers
Farm trade policy pundits lay CUSMA odds
What’s the future of Canada’s free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico? Policy experts try to read the stars on the issue
What’s the future of Canada’s free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico? Policy experts try to read the stars on the issue
China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation
China will stabilize grain and oilseed output, diversify agricultural imports and increase support for farmers, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a government rural policy blueprint aimed at ensuring food security.
Agriculture, including the pork sector, has monsters to slay in 2026
Tariffs, disruption and a CUSMA review; Uncertainty is weighing against what should be positive signals for the pork sector
Tariffs, trade protectionism and disruption; Uncertainty is weighing against what should be positive signals for Manitoba’s pork sector.
Market impacts of canola headlines need digesting
January 2026 has been quite the month for Canadian canola trade, how will it all ripple out in the market?
January 2026 has been quite the month for Canadian canola trade, how will it all ripple out in the market?
Farm Credit Canada forecasts higher farm costs for 2026
Canada’s farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, FCC warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle
Canadian farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, Farm Credit Canada warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle
Don’t hang too much on China trade: Ag Days speaker tells farmers
China ‘not a viable source of economic growth for farmers,’ Jacob Shapiro says, and agriculture needs to get with the new global trade reality
China ‘not a viable source of economic growth for farmers,’ analyst Jacob Shapiro says, and agriculture needs to get with the new global trade reality.
MANITOBA AG DAYS: Canola industry tallies hits and misses of China trade deal
China tariff cuts a welcome start, but there’s still work to do, canola groups say at Manitoba Ag Days 2026
New China trade agreement doesn’t fix everything, canola industry says, but it’s a welcome starting point to cut tariffs and reclaim Canada’s market foothold.
Canadian beef could be headed to China by next week says Agriculture Minister
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says the Chinese market will re-open to Canadian beef — though details are still scant.
Air, land and sea join forces as Manitoba launches Arctic trade corridor plans
Port of Churchill, CentrePort Canada, Winnipeg airport all central to plans to make Manitoba a major conduit for northern global trade
Manitoba wants to take its Arctic trade routes to the big leagues. The Port of Churchill, CentrePort Canada and Winnipeg airport have all raised their hands to help it happen.
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