The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests government can best assist farmers by creating a regulatory climate that allows agriculture to access the resources needed to remain competitive in a global market.
The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests governments needs to balance regulations in a way that allows agriculture to remain competitive while providing comfort to those who buy agricultural products.
The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says outlooks for live hog prices, grain costs, exchange rates and weanling values will influence how quickly live hog production can be increased to meet western Canadian hog slaughtering capacity.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork remains hopeful lobbying by pork producers will result in reinstatement of an emergency protocol that had helped keep PED out of western Canada.
A new Hiring Handbook developed by Manitoba Pork will help pork producers meet the challenges of finding, hiring and retaining workers.
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.
A Market Analyst with KG Market Analysis and Consulting says, despite the challenges, the outlook for the prairie hog industry looks very positive in the coming years.
Scott Dick, co-founder of Agra-Gold Consulting based in Landmark, along with Steve’s Livestock Transport, based in Blumenort, were recent recipients of the 2016 Pork Industry Awards.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork says his first year as chair of the organization has been highlighted by some very positive developments.
The Manager Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs with Manitoba Pork says the agricultural displays at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair provide a unique opportunity to connect consumers with the food they eat.
