Digital Agriculture Strategy
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. …
Read MoreOver 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. …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreInterprovincial 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 …
Read MoreThe Department of Agriculture sought feedback from the agricultural sector regarding key issues: market access, BRM improvements, animal disease preparedness, pesticide management action plan, SCAP framework, and sustainability. KAP attended …
Read MoreUnder 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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreTrade 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 …
Read MoreIn 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, …
Read MoreOn March 4, 2025, the federal government applied a 25 percent tariff on certain U.S. imports. Soon after, the federal government announced its intent to apply another 25 percent on …
Read MoreA few weeks after our initial meeting with agricultural groups in January 2025, KAP hosted another meeting to discuss medium- and long-term responses to potential U.S. tariffs. Our recommendations were broad …
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