Ron Kostyshyn
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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South Korea resuming imports of Canadian beef means $30M by 2015: Ritz
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Global Winnipeg - Alberta has 40 per cent of Canada's cattle and calf population. His Manitoba counterpart, Ron Kostyshyn, said the deal will give producers another option for marketing their beef and help rebuild shrunken herds in the province.
South Korea resuming imports of Canadian beef means $30M by 2015: Ritz
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Alberta has 40 per cent of Canada's cattle and calf population. His Manitoba counterpart, Ron Kostyshyn, said the deal will give producers another option for marketing their beef and help rebuild shrunken herds in the province. — By Bob Weber in Edmonton.
Province welcomes lifting of Korean beef ban
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Winkler Times - "As a cattle farmer, I know first-hand the negative effects BSE imposed on the cattle industry in our province and across the country," said Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn. "South Korea is an important market for ...
Manitoba cattle producers welcome end to South Korea's beef ban
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - And Manitoba's Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said Friday the move could lead to more beef processing capacity in the province. "It's been a long-awaited announcement," Kostyshyn, a rancher, said. "From here on in I think it's going to be ready to ...
Manitoba, Alberta welcome end of South Korea beef ban
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Brandon Sun - Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn (koh-STIH'-shen) says the mad cow scare in 2003 resulted in reduced numbers of cattle, and regaining South Korea as a market should help prompt a rebound. Kostyshyn is also hoping to grow slaughter capacity within the ...
Manitoba, Alberta welcome end of South Korea beef ban
Friday, 20 January 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn (koh-STIH'-shen) says the mad cow scare in 2003 resulted in reduced numbers of cattle, and regaining South Korea as a market should help prompt a rebound. Kostyshyn is also hoping to grow slaughter capacity within the ...
South Korea to lift Canadian beef ban
Friday, 20 January 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - Ron Kostyshyn, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister, said that the move could bring up to $30 million to Canadian producers by 2015, according to the Canadian Cattleman Association. "This great news for agriculture and the cattle producers ...
Man. backs farmed biomass for heating systems
Friday, 20 January 2012
Grainews - "With the assistance of programs like this, Manitoba farms will reduce their carbon footprint and continue to be part of the solution to environmental challenges," Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said, announcing the program Tuesday at Ag Days in ...
AgriInsurance gets a boost
Friday, 20 January 2012
Interlake Spectator - 17, provincial Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn stated that AgriInsurance crop values are up an average of 8.7 per cent compared to last year. Over the last two years, AgriInsurance has paid out “well over” $500 million in ...
Province supports farmers with increase in AgriInsurance
Friday, 20 January 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made at Ag Days by Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn. “Farmers have been experiencing some major challenges, whether it's the unprecedented spring flood of 2011 or near drought conditions. ...
Questionnaire Response
Ron Kostyshyn - Swan River
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
My past experience in municipal politics created a passion to help people overcome issues they personally cannot deal with. I want to continue Rosann Wowchuk's vision for a better future for the constituency.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I am currently the Reeve of Mossey River and previously was a councillor. I have 25 years experience as a mixed farmer. I am chairperson of the Manitoba Conservation District Association, which focuses on improving partnerships between provincial/municipal governments & ratepayers.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Preserving and expanding health care, child care, as well as education and training opportunities. Continuing to create more affordable housing. I want to create a strong relationship with the constituents of Swan River.
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