The Chair of Manitoba Pork says ratification of the 12 nation Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement by the Canadian and U.S. governments would benefit pork producers in both countries.
A Market Analyst with KG Market Analysis and Consulting says a recent reversal in declining Canadian pork consumption is extremely positive for Canada’s pork industry.
The Vice-President Pork Analysis with EMI Analytics says a low Canadian dollar means higher exports of Canadian pigs to the U.S.
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says the weak Canadian dollar and strong domestic demand for pork are benefiting Canadian hog producers.
The Chair of the Canadian Pork Council says one of the organization’s top priorities is working with government to make AgriStability more responsive to the needs of pork producers.
As part of a National Sow Housing Conversion Project, initiated on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc, a new website has been launched to provide information to assist pork producers as they consider converting housing for gestating sows from stalls to group housing.
The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services says the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on products imported into Canada from the United States will hurt pork producers in both countries.
A consultant with FGC Construction advises pork producers who are deciding whether to convert their sow barns from stall housing to group housing to consider several factors.
A veterinarian with Davidson Swine Health Services says the design and condition of production facilities and management will play a key role in the potential for success under antibiotic free pork production programs.
A survey conducted on behalf of Manitoba Pork will be used to develop programs and strategies designed to help pork producers address the challenges they face in accessing and retaining labour.
