Agriculture News Archives

The vice-chair of the Canadian Pork Council estimates the completion of a free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union could add 20 dollars to the value of each pig produced in Canada.

Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows the temperament of the sow can dramatically impact the productive performance of the breeding herd.

The interim board of directors for the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the Province to act as the designate organization for spring wheat and barley farmers in Manitoba.

A new series of videos developed by Manitoba Pork Council is expected to become an important training tool for pork industry workers involved in the handling and transport of pigs.

A researcher with the University of Manitoba says, whether choosing to treat or cull, early detection is key to addressing lameness within the sow herd.

Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger collected more food this year than any other in its 10-year history. The total of 6.5 million pounds of food represents a 108 per cent increase over last year.

The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services says alternate hog pricing methods used by the pork industry to price hogs during the suspension of non-essential U.S. government services appear to have been effective in ensuring producers were paid fairly.

The chair of Manitoba Pork Council is applauding news that Canada and the European Union have reached a tentative free trade agreement.

A business development specialist pork with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development expects the partial shutdown of U.S. government services to have no substantial impact on the North American pork industry.

A weather and crop specialist with CWB reports, despite the late start to planting, this year’s crop production is significantly higher than ever produced on the Prairies.