Farmers Assesing Hail Damage

Jun 15, 2018

Many fields were ravaged by hail, rain and strong winds during Thursday night's storm.

Anne Kirk of Manitoba Agriculture says some of the areas affected include Darlingford, Ninette, Winkler, Manitou and Wawanesa in addition to many others.

She notes that while the damage might look bad, there may still be a chance for recovery.

"At this stage, we typically don't see a lot of damage. We do see that the crops look pretty bad...In spring cereals hail damage prior to stem elongation, we don't really see a lot of damage because the growing point is still below the soil surface...Generally the more advanced the crop is at the time of hail, the greater the yield loss."

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.