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About Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives |
Agri-Industry Development Division
Livestock Industry
The Livestock Industry Branch
enhances the development, diversification and productive capabilities
of Manitoba’s livestock producers and processors by providing
technical and specialized services along the agri-food continuum. The
Branch provides specialist technical production and processing support
to the department for beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, poultry,
horses, bison, and non-traditional livestock. The Livestock Industry
Branch supports regulatory activities including licensing and bonding
of livestock dealers and agents to ensure beef producers in Manitoba
are protected against default in payment, and a brand registry and
transportation manifest to protect producers against the theft of
animals.
Food Safety
The Food Safety Branch
provides the Manitoba industry with a coordinated approach for food
safety, animal health and animal welfare. The primary functions of the
Food Safety Branch include: developing a strategic food safety plan in
consultation and partnership with stakeholders and partners;
delivering and developing on-farm and post-farm food safety programs
and initiatives with a focus on prevention; providing communication
and leadership in animal health and welfare and food safety issues
with the general public; providing veterinary diagnostic laboratory
services to Manitoba veterinarians their clients; and supporting the
Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer.
Crop Industry
The Crop Industry Branch
provides producers, staff and agri-business with technical and
specialized services and information to enhance diversification,
productivity and profitability in agro-Manitoba. The services include
agricultural land use planning, soil and water management and crop
production information. The Crop Industry Branch also facilitates and
supports innovation in the agri-food sector, and the development of
value-added agri-food processing in Manitoba.
Innovation Services
The Innovation Services Branch
develops and delivers the province’s programs regarding scientific
innovation in agri-food and rural development and applied
investigations related to value-added crop and livestock
diversification. The Branch strives to achieve the province’s goals
regarding renewable energy from agricultural sources. The Branch also
establishes strategic partnerships among research providers including
universities, colleges, Non-Government Organizations, federal agencies
and the private sector.
Land Use Planning
The Land Use Planning Branch
provides agricultural land use planning assistance to producers, local
and provincial farm organizations, municipalities, planning districts,
other government departments and agencies, as well as other groups.
The Branch provides input and coordination from an agricultural
perspective into the establishment of municipal and planning district
development plans and zoning by-laws, and conducts departmental
reviews of all department plans, zoning by-laws and amendments.
Agri-Environment
The Agri-Environment Branch
enhances the development, diversification and productive capabilities
of Manitoba’s livestock producers and processors by providing
technical and specialized services addressing environmental issues.
The Branch works with Manitoba Conservation, Manitoba Health, and
related producer groups; updates the farm practices guidelines and
legislation to assist producers in managing their operations in a
sustainable manner; and to assist the Farm Practices Protection Board
in determining normal farm practices. The Branch also coordinates and
implements programs in support of agricultural sustainability.
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