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 …

Under the context of tariffs, KAP looked at specific regulatory changes that the provincial government could make that would benefit Manitoba producers. The recommendations focused on low-hanging fruit (i.e., change neither …

The Disaster Financial Assistance Program provides financial coverage to producers suffering uninsured losses. For years, producers have commented on the program’s shortcomings. E.g., farms with gross revenues above $2 million …

Trade matters for Manitoba producers. In 2024, Manitoba trade comprised 45 percent of agricultural product, with the United States as our top agri-food trade partner.  KAP finished its Trade Action …

In May 2025, the provincial government launched an economic development strategy consultation. The strategy aims to be all-encompassing—valid for all sectors. Our comments focused on the need for sector specific strategies, …

As part of its objective to address the national housing crisis, the federal government is reviewing various policy measures. One possible measure involves taxing residentially zoned vacant land. The federal …

In 2024, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) announced changes to the Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations. The proposed changes would increase the annual charge for registrants of …

The federal and provincial governments have agreed to develop policy that links business risk management programming with environmental benefits. In Manitoba, MASC has developed a proposal for a pilot featuring …