Grazing Practices Boost Watershed Health in AWWD Area
The Assiniboine West Watershed District promotes livestock grazing to improve soil, water quality, and climate resilience. AMP grazing uses many small paddocks for short intense grazing with long recovery, mimicking bison patterns and boosting carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Grants and incentives support AMP infrastructure and practices.
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Assiniboine West Watershed District
AWWD
Oak River
Miniota
Inglis
Ryan Canart
Myawwd.ca
Honey Bees and Canola Collaboration Raises Yields and Profit
Canola fields attract honey bees providing pollen and nectar that boost bee nutrition and energy. Studies link pollinators to higher canola yields and better seed ripening, with Steppler noting a modest 1-2 percent yield gain when bees are present. Manitoba hosts about 1,000 beekeepers with 115,000 hives and a yearly honey value near 50 million dollars, while managed bees contribute up to 150 million dollars in pollination benefits across crops.
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Canola
Ian Steppler
The
Manitoba Bee
Keepers’ Association
Steppler
Miami
Manitoba
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