Agriculture News Archives

The Canadian pork industry is applauding action taken over the past year by the federal government to maintain global confidence in Canadian pork.

A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre is encouraging pork producers to consider a variety of feeding strategies designed to reduce the need for the inclusion of supplemental phosphorus in the diet.

The Manitoba Pork Hog Quality Competition was among yesterday’s highlights at the 2010 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon.

A partner with Gowans Feed Consulting says controlling the total fat content of swine rations is key to managing meat quality concerns related to feeding DDGS.

Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers invited rural and northern communities to take advantage of assistance to revitalize main streets, enhance community gathering places and buildings, and expand neighbourhood green space with trees through the Hometown Manitoba Program.

A southeastern Manitoba pork producer says the non-farming public is interested in learning more about what’s involved in the production of the food they eat.

Informa Economics expects reduced feed costs to help improve profitability within the hog sector.

Manitoba’s creative food producers, processors and individuals turned entrepreneurs are encouraged to showcase new dishes and food creations at this year’s Great Manitoba Food Fight, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers said.

Manitoba Pork Council expects to reach thousands during spring break as it takes part in the 2010 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

A research scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says pork producers can use a range of feeding strategies to reduce their use of supplemental phosphorus in the diet and their environmental footprint.