News - Manitoba Pork

Manitoba Pork Council says it’ll take a concerted effort on the part of pork industry stakeholders and government to come up with the solutions necessary to address the economic crisis facing Canada’s swine industry.

Manitoba Pork Council suggests reduced U.S. hog production, restored consumer confidence in pork and a rebound in the economy will be key to restoring profitability in the North American pork industry.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork Council says, with the economic difficulties facing pork producers, they can relate to struggles faced by those who rely on food banks to feed their families.

Manitoba Pork Council is confident improving the ability to track food products through the production chain will improve Canada’s ability to respond to animal health emergencies and improve access to international markets.

Manitoba Pork Council is encouraging swine producers to provide their input on a new draft sustainable development strategy.

Pork producers in Manitoba have voted to restructure the agency that represents them.

The general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council is optimistic that live hog prices have bottomed out and have started the slow climb back.

Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) announced it will donate an additional $150,000 to help the University of Manitoba build the one-of-a-kind Glenlea Farm Education Centre, which is expected to attract up to 30,000 visitors per year.

When you ask Andrew Dickson about the possibilities for the pork industry in 2009 you get the feeling there is light at the end of the tunnel.