Farmers must recover costs from rising surcharges
Keystone Agricultural Producers president argues farmers face rising charges from fuel and fertilizer surcharges, Canada Post fuel taxes, and transport costs. He notes surcharges cut profit margins while farm incomes fall due to trade barriers and poor seasons, urging empowerment to recoup costs through the marketplace.
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David Rolfe
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Canada Post
Keystone Agricultural
Inventor's Showcase Winners at Manitoba Ag Days 2006
CropCam of Stony Mountain won first for an agri culture model plane with a five megapixel Sony camera to diagnose nutrient deficiencies. Gil Cornelsen of Rosenort earned second for the Mini Dirt Scoop designed for digging in confined areas and leveling surfaces.
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Manitoba
Gil Cornelsen
G&a Enterprises
Rosenort
Manitoba Ag
Calving season updates and upcoming livestock programs
Cattle producers hear calving news as warmer January weather aids calving. Canada ID registration details for beef under 21 months, with access options and a help line. Upcoming Quality Starts Here beef meetings listed at Melita, Brandon, and Holland with contact Scott Hunt. Environmental Farm Plan offers up to 30000 funding after two half day sessions and workbook review with Farm Stewardship Association of Manitoba. Brandon and Elgin and Elkhorn meeting dates set with pre registration required. Manitoba Seed Guide available at local offices.
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Marc Boulanger
Japan
Canadaid.ca
Melita
Brandon
Holland
Scott Hunt
Farm Stewardship Association of Manitoba
Elgin
Elkhorn
Manitoba
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