2021

It’s an understatement to suggest that this was a hard year for crop producers and grain buyers in Manitoba.

An “epic drought,” as one provincial cabinet minister described in August, left some producers across the province without enough grain to fulfil their contracts with buyers.

With yields down across the board, there has been a financial impact throughout the entire value chain. That’s why KAP encourages producers to talk directly with their buyers.

The following statement is attributable to Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP).

“KAP thanks the provincial government for supporting Manitoba’s livestock producers with programs under the AgriRecovery framework to manage ongoing drought conditions.  

We believe that programs designed to address feed assistance and transportation, as well as livestock transportation will be important to the success of Manitoba’s livestock sector in the years to come. These programs will help livestock producers with immediate feed and transportation needs as they plan for the long-term recovery of their operations.

We appreciate the collaboration and commitment of farm organizations and all levels of government to address the challenges facing livestock producers across our province.”

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Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is Manitoba’s general farm policy organization, providing a unified voice for farmers on issues that affect agriculture.

For more information:
Graham Schellenberg
Communications and Government Relations Manager
Keystone Agricultural Producers
431-554-8352
graham.schellenberg@kap.ca

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is outlining its four priorities for the next federal government as the 44th Canadian federal election gets underway.

KAP is calling on the federal political parties to focus on four areas: business risk management programs to support producers, the role of producers as environmental stewards, economic development and public trust in agriculture.

The following statement is attributable to Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). 
 
“KAP welcomes the announcement that the provincial government is investing $62 million into the AgriRecovery program to support Manitoba’s livestock producers. KAP will continue to work with the provincial government, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and Manitoba’s farm organizations to ensure that programs address the challenges facing producers across our province.” 
 
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Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is Manitoba’s general farm policy organization, providing a unified voice for farmers on issues that affect agriculture. 
 
For more information: 
Graham Schellenberg 
Communications and Government Relations Coordinator 
Keystone Agricultural Producers 
431-554-8352 
graham.schellenberg@kap.ca 

Ongoing drought conditions across Manitoba have a coalition of farm groups urging producers to know their options when making decisions about their crops.

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) and Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association (MFGA), along with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), Manitoba Bison Association (MBA) and Manitoba Sheep Association (MSA), are warning that ongoing drought conditions pose a significant challenge to livestock, grain and forage producers.

“With drought conditions reported across Manitoba, we recognize the detrimental impacts across the crop and livestock sectors,” said MCA chair Fred Greig. “Producers need to know their options so they can make the best business decision for their operation.”

Before making decisions about drought-damaged crops, the coalition is asking producers to contact Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) about putting crops to alternative use.