Accessibility and Access Keys [0]
The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG—Ottawa and Manitoba have committed $26 million to help the province’s farmers clean up after their pigs.
Dealing with manure and the threat of water contamination is one of the big problems created by large pig-farming operations.
Over a three-year period, Ottawa is committing $16 million and Manitoba $10 million to help farmers build and repair manure storage structures.
The goal is to eliminate the spread of manure on fields during the winter when the ground is frozen.
It’s hoped the money also will encourage development of manure treatment systems to further reduce phosphorus in soil and water.
From The Toronto Star