The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says the return to more moderate winter temperatures is making efforts to maintain biosecurity to contain the risk of spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea much easier.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork says the outlook for 2017 within the province’s pork industry is optimistic.
The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says as pork production within the province expands and current workers retire, the need for new employees will increase.
The federal government recently rescinded the “four-in, four-out” rule of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that was put into effect in 2011.
Two “Smart Pig Handling” videos, released by Manitoba Pork, have attracted almost 300 thousand views on YouTube.
Manitoba’s Premier says the onerous regulatory burden placed on agriculture has obstructed our ability to create economic opportunity and jobs.
The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says workers that have come into Manitoba from other countries to fill positions in the province’s pork industry have proved to be valuable employees.
Thirty-two hog carcasses from across Manitoba will be entered in the 2016 Pork Quality Competition which will be held in conjunction with Prairie Livestock Expo next week in Winnipeg.
Farm Credit Canada is increasing its support for young farmers, doubling the amount of credit available under the FCC Young Farmer Loan.
The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has been a valuable source of workers for the province’s pork industry, especially in remote areas.
