The Government of Canada is creating new economic opportunities for farmers by investing in research that will expand market possibilities.
Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op says a new partnership involving the hog marketing cooperatives in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will mean improved services and reduced costs for producers.
The Government of Canada is extending its support for hog farmers who have downsized their herds to cope with tough economic times.
Winnipeg’s historic Forks Market will host Discover Agriculture in the City, a free celebration that opens the world of agriculture to everyone.
The Government of Canada is investing in the hemp and flax industry so that farmers can harness new opportunities and access new value added markets.
The Canadian Pork Council is applauding approval of a Quebec based hog slaughter and pork cutting facility as Canada’s first integrated pork processing plant to be granted approval for the export of pork products to the European Union.
Forecasts from both the Province of Manitoba and the CWB’s weather and market analysis department anticipate flooding in spring, 2009, for the Red River Valley south of Winnipeg.
A Minnesota based pork industry service company fears the loss of access to Canadian born pigs by U.S. producers will disrupt American pork exports.
Canada’s agriculture minister remains hopeful Canadian concerns related to U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling can be addressed through negotiation.
U.S. pork producers who rely on Canadian origin pigs fear their industry and their livelihoods will be devastated if they lose access to those pigs.
