The Chair of Manitoba Pork says swine health and how we contain the threat posed by newly emerging as well existing disease threats has become a top of mind issue among pork producers.
The General Manager of the National Farm Animal Care Council says the general public is becoming more aware of and interested in issues related to the transport of livestock.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork says improved communication with the public and with the media has become a top priority within the Canadian pork industry.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork says pork producers are looking for more clarity as dates approach for final changes to Canada’s new Pig Code of Practice and its incorporation into the Canadian Pork Excellence program.
The federal and provincial governments are investing $25,000 to expand and create new opportunities for young people to learn about agriculture and food.
The Events Coordinator with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba reports the 2017 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Pork Quality Competition has attracted a full slate of entries.
Despite media reports that the Manitoba government plans to lift its ban on the winter spreading of livestock manure, the ban will remain in effect.
A representative with FGC Construction suggests the age of the barn, its layout and its ventilation will be among key factors to examine when evaluating its suitability for renovation.
The President of Keystone Agricultural Producers is calling for farmers to be except from any carbon on the inputs they use to produce food.
Manitoba Agriculture reminds producers of the March 31, 2017 deadline for forage insurance, other AgriInsurance programs and the Farmland School Tax Rebate.
