A U.S. based agricultural economist predicts a continued decline in Canadian live hogs exports south and an increase in the movement of finished Canadian pork as a result of mandatory COOL.
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.
The Canadian Pork Council is confident 2009 will see a return to profitability in the Canadian hog industry but the current global economic situation could be a factor.