Intelligence Brief
Investment And Innovation Amidst Regulatory And Climate Pressures
March 23, 2026
Dairy Market Protection And Trade Losses Drought Resilience And Emergency Preparedness Waste Valorization And Value Addition Automation And Equipment Repair Rights Federal Cuts And Regulatory Barriers
Major capital commitments contrast sharply with federal austerity measures as producers navigate trade concessions and climate volatility. Innovations in waste valorization and equipment autonomy emerge alongside regulatory challenges regarding shared kitchens and EV standards.
In defence of eating oats
Forget any social media fear mongering about oats — Oats are a healthy, nutritious, Prairie-grown option to add more whole grains to your diet.
Dairy farmers look to limit more loss of market
Canadian dairy farmers have given up 18 per cent of domestic market in recent trade deals, want government to hold the line in a CUSMA review. The post Dairy farmers look to limit more loss of market appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Not much relief in sight for Prairie drought
There is not much relief in sight for the drought in western Saskatchewan and central and southern Alberta.
Des pommes de terre déclassées transformées en vodka artisanale
Grâce à un récent changement dans la réglementation, la Distillerie Aurel peut effectuer sa fabrication d’alcool, distillée à partir des pommes de terre cultivées sur sa ferme, sous un permis de production artisanale. Ce type de permis lui confère entre autres l’avantage de pouvoir vendre ses produi…
Un projet d’économie circulaire pour valoriser les pertes de pommes de terre
Dans le but de valoriser les pertes considérables de pommes de terre lors des phases de stockage et de transformation, Agrinova a lancé un projet de recherche afin de transformer ces résidus en emballages en fibres moulées. L’article Un projet d’économie circulaire pour valoriser les pertes de pomme…
Pass the KD: Kraft Heinz to invest $250 million in Canadian plant
Kraft Heinz is the latest multinational food company to announce a major capital investment in processing capacity in Canada. The company unveiled plans to spend $250 million to upgrade and modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal on Friday. “This investment underscores our more than 120-year-ol…
Statement: Provinces Must Reject Premier Ford’s Call to Reverse EV Standards
Statement from Sam Hersh, Clean Transportation Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Environmental Defence is calling on Premiers...Read More The post Statement: Provinces Must Reject Premier Ford’s Call to Reverse EV Standards appeared first…
More major staff cuts planned at Agriculture Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) plans budget cuts starting in 2026 and to yet again reduce staff as part of austerity measures at the federal government. The post More major staff cuts planned at Agriculture Canada appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Farm Management Canada wants to hear from you!
Online hub gives farmers tools to prepare for crises like extreme weather, disease outbreaks
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has launched a new online Emergency Preparedness Hub, which collects information and resources in one place to help farmers prepare for crises.
Competition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubs
Competition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubs March 19, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Massey Ferguson balers now tell tractors how fast to go
Massey Ferguson's TIM system lets large square balers control tractor speed automatically, improving bale consistency and simplifying operation. The post Massey Ferguson balers now tell tractors how fast to go appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
MBFI livestock research farm gets major expansion
Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives expands Brookdale Research Farm by 467 acres to benchmark grazing profitability at commercial scale. The post MBFI livestock research farm gets major expansion appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Manitoba Bill 15 offers right to repair hope for farmers
Manitoba farmers want to be able to fix their own equipment; the recently introduced Bill 15 may lay groundwork for that to happen. The post Manitoba Bill 15 offers right to repair hope for farmers appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Wool pellets open new markets for Manitoba sheep farmers
Pellets from waste wool may offer new revenue for sheep farmers and a sustainable soil amendment and fertilizer for horticulture. The post Wool pellets open new markets for Manitoba sheep farmers appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.