Manitoba releases guidelines for beef producers environmental practices
Manitoba publishes a 62 page Farm Practices Guidelines for Beef Producers detailing manure management methods to reduce pollution and odor. It covers livestock watering to protect watercourses, aiding municipal review of beef development proposals. The guide, by the Agriculture Guidelines Development Committee, aligns with the Livestock Waste Regulation and Farm Practices Protocol Act. Copies available from Manitoba Agriculture offices.
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Manitoba
Harry J. Enns
Enns
Agricultural Guidelines Development Committee
Minister of Agriculture
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities
Consumers Association of Canada (Manitoba
The
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Manitoba Agriculture Offices
Watch out for insect pests in stored grain
Fall 1994 sees above average rusty grain beetle activity across the prairies. Live insects in delivered grain can cause rejection at elevators. Use cold winter air and aeration to keep bins cool and dry. A pitfall trap detects mobile insects. check weekly or biweekly. Identify infested bins before unloading to apply control measures and protect the grain system.
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Red River Valley
Emu Farming Gains Traction in Western Canada
Ron Landry of Landry Farms in Roblin promotes emu ranching as a viable agricultural option. He hosts a December 15 information seminar at Roblin's Chicken Delight with Manitoba Emu Association president Karen Friesen to discuss industry status in Australia incubation fertility veterinarians and future prospects. About 100 attendees are welcome with advance registration to attend a daylong event featuring displays and data on breeding stock prices and a slaughter market.
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Ron Landry
Roblin
Landry Farms
Canada
Landry
Emus
Manitoba
Emu Association
Karen Friesen
Australia
Roblin’s
Chicken Delight
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Ed Doerin
Roblin Review
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