Keystone Agricultural Producers oppose U.S. tariffs, warning of economic damage and rising food costs. KAP calls for government action to mitigate impact on agri-exports like canola, pork, and oats.
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Keystone Agricultural Producers looks for support for Manitoba producers in wake of tariffs
Provincial, federal governments need to support agriculture industry, KAP says
Consult with farmers as keepers of land, water
The Canada Water Agency became official earlier this month, and the agricultural community appears to be on board. “With them being located here in our own backyard, KAP will have a unique opportunity to be on the ground and bring forward the perspectives of Manitoba producers to help inform their work,” Brenna Mahoney, general manager […] Read more
Grain trade reputation on the line
Industry worries about what ‘double whammy’ labour disputes will mean for the country following Vancouver port strike
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s reputation in international grain markets took another hit when the most recent labour dispute shut down six grain terminals in Vancouver, industry says. Workers reached a tentative deal late last week, but transportation observers say the damage is being done. “Every two years, roughly, we end up with some form of […] Read more
KAP to lobby province for farmer well-being licence plates
Money raised from sale of the plates would support the Manitoba Farmer Wellness program, which launched in 2022
Glacier FarmMedia – Keystone Agricultural Producers plans to lobby the Manitoba government to allow specialty licence plates that would support mental wellness programs for farmers. A resolution requesting the effort was passed at the organization’s advisory council meeting earlier this summer. Money raised from the sale of the plates, if approved, would go toward Manitoba […] Read more
KAP to pursue soil health roundtable
Keystone Agricultural Producers is looking for other commodity group partners on the conservation-based initiative
Glacier FarmMedia – Keystone Agricultural Producers plans to establish a soil health roundtable, encouraged by the recent release of a Senate report on the health of Canadian soils. The report, “Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health” was released by the Senate’s agriculture and forestry committee in June. […] Read more
Ag groups redouble pressure on governments, railways to stop strike or lockout
Glacier FarmMedia – Agricultural organizations across Canada have banded together to call for action to keep Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) workers on the job. “Our [Canada’s] reputation for supplying the world with quality agricultural products, while hard earned, is greatly threatened by unnecessary disruptions in the supply chain,” the […] Read more
