Farmers rely on an effective and efficient road network to market their commodities. In Manitoba there exists thousands of kilometers of highways consisting of various allowable maximum vehicle weights. The …
Read MoreProducers growing produce in Canada operate in an environment of elevated risk when selling their product buyers. Currently, there is no protection in place for produce sellers to recoup any …
Read MoreThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is undergoing a multi-year review process of the regulations it oversees. Part of this review includes amendments to the Feeds Regulations, 1983. The Feeds …
Read MoreThe Port of Vancouver handles and exports a considerable amount of grain originating from Manitoba. In fact, 79 per cent of western Canadian grain was shipped through B.C ports in …
Read MoreThe Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the agency responsible for administrating the Canada Grain Act. The Canada Grain Act has gone through numerous changes over the years and the CGC …
Read MoreThe destruction of crops by waterfowl continues to be a concern for Manitoba producers. In 2020, a total of 122 claims for waterfowl damage were filed with Manitoba Agricultural Services …
Read MoreThe 2021 drought across the prairies resulted in difficult conditions and challenges, particularly for livestock producers in Manitoba. During this time KAP worked with other livestock groups in Manitoba to …
Read MoreDamage caused by wild animals on Manitoba farms is a continued concern for Manitoba producers. In 2020, producers made 2869 insurance claims related to big game and livestock predation. Currently, …
Read MoreKAP provided feedback to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation on its proposed forage establishment insurance annuals options. These proposals are part of a process MASC is undertaking to improve forage …
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