News - Agriculture

The Chair of Sask Pork says pork producers have been frustrated by the impact the rhetoric coming out of North American trade negotiations has had on hog prices this summer.

The Canadian Pork Council is applauding progress on the renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement.

The Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute observes, after just over a year of negotiations on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement a deal looks possible but big questions remain.

Livestock producers will temporarily be allowed to cut hay and allow animals to graze on Crown land not normally designated for agricultural use due to dry conditions across parts of the province.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says uncertainty over issues related to trade has increased the importance of the ratification of the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Manitoba entrepreneurs with ideas for new foods or alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 12th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight.

The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says regulatory changes to antimicrobial use in animals will result in greater veterinary oversight while allowing continued access to these products.

H@ms Marketing Services says the biggest factor that will pressure live hog prices over the next six months will be the large available supply of U.S. pork.

Manitoba Agriculture reports cereal crops have been the bright spot this year in terms of both yield and quality.

In light of PED in Manitoba and African Swine Fever in China, the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is encouraging swine producers to review their biosecurity protocols.