Manitoba premier Wab Kinew’s marching orders for Ron Kostyshyn, his new agriculture minister, appear to take a responsible approach to the sector, but sometimes governments aren’t as careful.  |  Ed White photo

Policy-makers should never take agriculture for granted

The following passage shouldn’t be surprising: “Agriculture is the backbone of the provincial economy. As the minister of agriculture, you are the steward of this essential sector. Your goal will be to support the sector so that Manitoba can be a leader in agricultural innovation, research and job creation. A strong agricultural sector means a […] Read more

Manitoba premier Wab Kinew listens as new agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn speaks Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony for the new government. | Ed White photo

VIDEO: Kostyshyn back as Man. ag minister

UPDATED – October 26, 2023 at 1100 CST – Manitoba Agriculture is back under old management. Ron Kostyshyn, the final agriculture minister of the previous NDP government, has been appointed to the portfolio by Premier Wab Kinew. The Dauphin MLA is a farmer and has been a municipal reeve in recent years. Other ministers of […] Read more