Public Meeting Debates Plant Breeders Rights Bill C-32
A March meeting at Hamiota Community Centre sponsored by the National Farmer's Union and Manitoba Pool Elevators discussed Bill C-32 proposing Plant Breeders Rights for seed varieties in Canada. Pat Mooney, of International Coalition for Development Action, warned of monopolies and corporate control, while critics argued regulatory hurdles and reduced public sector breeding. Citizens urged writing the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister to express concerns before parliamentary votes.
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Canada
International Coalition For Developement Action
U.S
Britain
Germany
McKenzie
Canadian Seed Trade Association
Shell
Pat Mooney
CKX
Agriculture Canada
Manitoba
New Factsheet Outlines Integrated Weed Control Options
Manitoba Agriculture publishes a six page factsheet titled Integrated Weed Control Recommendations detailing prevention tillage mowing burning crop rotation biological control with parasites and herbicides. Free copies available from agricultural representatives or by writing to the Distribution Centre 411 York Avenue Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Agriculture
York Avenue
Weed Notes Metric Conversions Workshops Roundup
The notes report winter metric conversion workshops stressing switching acres to hectares to avoid errors. Attendees learn spraying theory in metric, with a calibration day planned featuring about three chemical reps to help with product questions. For help contact the Ag. Rep at PHONE: 764-2128.
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Ag. Rep
Freeze Branding Demonstration Offered for Cattle Producers
Agricultural notes urge permanent identification to curb losses from missing cattle and propose a freeze branding demonstration with a liquid nitrogen loan. Dehorning paste is also available free on a first come basis.
Lentils and Faba Beans Added as Insurable Crops
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announced that lentils and faba beans were added to Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation coverage. Premiums follow the average rate for field peas, with yields based on the insured's annual yield questionnaire and intended to diversify crops per farmer and contractor requests.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Jim Downey
Downey
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Shoal Lake
Massey
Massey-Ferguson
Cleaning Service
Chris
Norrie
Isabella
Norm
Music Service
Norm Andrew
Rossburn, Man
Murray’s Electric
Way-Mor Agencies Ltd
Rivers
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box
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Romoto
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