By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 3, 2020

Sep 3, 2020 | 11:45 AM

SASKATCHEWAN – Fertilizer Canada said shipments of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer reached record levels in Canada in 2020 while shipments of potash and sulphur were steady, down only slightly from near record levels, for the year ended June 30.

CEO Garth Whyte said the fertilizer industry will remain well-positioned for success provided stakeholders work together to ensure disruption-free access to fertilizer.

“Nothing makes our industry happier than a successful growing season for farmers,” Whyte said.

Canadian shipments reached record highs of 2.67 million tonnes of nitrogen, up two per cent from the year before. The industry shipped 410,000 nutrient tonnes of potassium and 353,000 tonnes of sulphur.

Fertilizer Canada represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and sulphur fertilizers.

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The data was compiled by Statistics Canada.

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Manitoba farmers are asked to speak up about ways to combat rural crime and metal theft.

The province has put together an online questionnaire on several topics including amendments to the Animal Diseases Act.

Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen said the public is invited to provide feedback on potential legislation that would enhance biosecurity and reduce hazards at food production premises.

“Our goal is to ensure that food produced in Manitoba is safe for human consumption and that food safety will never be compromised,” Pedersen said in a media release.

Feedback will be accepted until Oct. 31.

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September is national chicken month.

Chicken Farmers of Canada chair Benot Fontaine said Canadians from coast-to-coast will be celebrating their favourite protein and the hard-working chicken farm families that raise it.

“Canadians care deeply about their food, about knowing where it comes from and that what they’re serving to their family and friends is of the highest quality; our farmers and their families are no different,” he said in a media release.

Canadian raised chicken is easily identifiable with the new logo.

Fontaine said the Raised by a Canadian Farmer brand is synonymous with origin and quality.

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