The PMRA posted proposed changes for commercial products containing dicamba. The proposed changes would alter dicamba use. Dicamba is an important pesticide for Manitoba farmers, and KAP provided comments to …

Manitoba agriculture plays a key role in the provincial economy. With over 14,500 farms, the agriculture and agriprocessing sector contributed $5.19 billion to the GDP in 2024: representing seven percent …

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada sought feedback on a future rural development action plan. Given the significant influence farmers have on the social, economic, and cultural aspects of rural …

The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region conducted a survey regarding a future regional plan. The regional plan will focus on economic development, growth, infrastructure, and housing. Given the significant farmland acres in …

The Government of Manitoba sought feedback about improving the Agricultural Crown Lands Program. We recommended that government implement a regulatory sandbox to test different lease allocation systems. The approach allows government …

The Seeds Regulations play an important role in establishing quality standards while maintaining trust and confidence in seed production. Proposing changes to the Seeds Regulations has been a multi-year process. …

Cleanfarms recently announced proposed changes to its ag plastic recycling program in Manitoba. The changes would add an environmental handling fee to bale wrap, silage bags, silage bunker covers and …

Over the years, agriculture has become increasingly digital. We are in the fourth agricultural revolution with farmers using robotics, blockchain, AI, and the Internet of Things to advance their operations. …

The Department of Environment and Climate Change consulted with Manitobans about a net-zero strategy. Approximately, a quarter of Manitoba’s total GHG emissions stem from the agricultural sector. And the Canadian …

Interprovincial trade barriers have been a long-standing concern for Manitoba farmers. And the rise of US tariffs has motivated both federal and provincial governments to reduce internal trade barriers. The …