The General Manger of Manitoba Pork expects four or five new swine barn projects to be in the works by the end of this summer, with possibly five or six proposals coming forward in 2017.
The manager of sustainable development with Manitoba Pork says a change by Farm Credit Canada will make it easier for swine producers to qualify for financing the construction of for new hog production facilities.
The District Director for the Steinbach District with Farm Credit Canada says the financial world has a role to play in helping facilitate the construction of new hog finishing capacity in western Canada.
The Senior Vice President Operations for Prairie with Farm Credit Canada says, when assessing applications for financing the construction of new swine barns, the management capabilities of the applicant is the primary consideration.
Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister suggests a pilot project introduced last April offers the opportunity to build the barns required to meet the needs of the province’s processors for hogs while safeguarding the environment.
The general manager of Manitoba Pork is encouraging anyone considering building a new hog barn to contact the organization for assistance in navigating the permitting process.
Manitoba Pork has released a detailed estimate for building new finishing spaces to give pork producers considering new hog barn construction an idea of what they can expect in terms of cost.
The Manitoba government’s introduction of a new special pilot project permit evaluation protocol will allow the construction of swine barns in the province to resume under 11 new conditions.
The general manager of Manitoba Pork reports the Manitoba government has agreed to relax restrictions on new hog barn construction in the province.
The chair of Sask Pork says the moratorium on new hog barn construction or expansion in Manitoba makes Saskatchewan the logical choice for expansion of western Canada’s swine herd.
