News - Agriculture

Research is now underway to identify the reasons for an increase in sow mortality over the past decade.

Manitoba Agriculture reports warm dry weather has allowed an early start to spring seeding, but now moisture is needed.

Keystone Agricultural Producers recognizes the federal government – and in particular Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr – for their announcement of assistance for canola producers.

Average farmland value in Canada continued its steady climb in 2018, driven by fewer, but more strategic investments by producers.

Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, recently highlighted the Conservative plan to restore Canada’s canola trade with China.

The Vice-President Technical Services and Marketing Programs with Canada Pork International says, as Canada steps up its focus on the export of fresh chilled pork to Japan, the value of those exports will continue to increase.

A Veterinary Pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says this year’s warm spring appears to be helping pigs avoid contracting the flu.

A Veterinarian with Goshen Ridge Veterinary Services says pork producers can speed up the recovery of piglets affected by diarrhea by replacing the body salts they are losing.

By characterizing the nutritive value of feed ingredients, swine nutritionists hope to lower feed costs while improving productivity and reducing the environmental impact of pork production.

A Veterinarian with Demeter Veterinary Services says providing fresh feed and stimulating feed intake will help maximize the growth of nursery and finisher pigs.