Manitoba Government Supporting Livestock Producers with Lower Costs, Stronger Protections

Manitoba Government Supporting Livestock Producers with Lower Costs, Stronger Protections

The Manitoba government is bringing forward regulatory changes that would extend the freeze on Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) forage-leases rental rates at $3.66 per animal unit months into the 2027 growing season, keeping leases affordable for livestock producers, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Trump’s trade war is putting pressure on Manitoba farmers, and keeping Agricultural Crown Land leases affordable helps put more mo…

Manitoba proposes new Crown land changes

The Manitoba government plans to keep Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) forage-lease rental rates frozen at $3.66 per animal unit month through the 2027 growing season. The trade war with the U. S. is putting Manitoba farmers in a tricky position and the frozen rate will offer some relief while helping producers save money, said Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn in a release Aug. 26. “We’re freezing forage-lease rental rates for another y…

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