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An independent swine industry consultant suggests the high health of Canada’s swine herd remains one of its pork industry’s biggest advantages when it comes to world trade.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork Council says tightening margins over the past 25 years have forced pork producers to cut production costs in every way they can.

The president of the Canadian Pork Council is expressing disappointment with the effectiveness of a federal program designed to allow pork producers to restructure existing debt and extend payments over longer terms.

A Toronto based agri-food consultant suggests the availability of land and water will be among the key factors that will determine Canada’s future role in the global pork industry.

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is introducing “Grain Handler of the Year” awards to recognize excellence in Canada’s grain-handling industry.

Canada Pork International is preparing to step up the promotion of Canadian pork and pork products internationally with a focus on specific key markets.

The new chair of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says access to processing capacity remains a key issue within the Saskatchewan pork industry.

The Canadian Pork Council is encouraging hog producers to consider the potential benefits of taking advantage of a federal loan program designed to allow a pork producers to restructure their debt.

The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative expects the expansion of its membership base to enhance its ability to help Manitoba livestock producers achieve their full economic potential.

The Canadian Pork Council says, with the slow progress in multilateral trade talks at the World Trade Organization, the establishment of individual bilateral trade agreements is crucial to the success of Canada’s pork industry.