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The federal government has announced new investments for research, traceability and product development to help boost the Canadian pork industry’s competitive edge in foreign and domestic markets.

The Government of Canada is investing to support international expansion and market growth for Canadian farmers, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced an investment in research, traceability and product development that will boost the competitive edge Canadian hog producers need to succeed in domestic and international markets.

The executive director of Canada Pork International says the ability to differentiate its products from the competition is key to maximizing returns for Canadian pork products on the international market.

The general manager of h@ms reports the strong value of the Canadian dollar has limited the benefits of strengthening North American hog markets on the Canadian side of the border.

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board reports the market outlook for hogs for the coming months is better than it’s for the past three years.

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met on a range of issues critical to the long term success of farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector across the country.

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says early detection of infectious disease is critical to maintaining a nation’s ability to access to international markets for live animals and meat.

In the midst of widespread challenges facing Christian schools across Canada, one Manitoba school comments on the changing Christian educational climate while celebrating its 85th year in operation.

A swine specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the consumer backlash that resulted from the H1N1 flu has eased but losses to the North American pork industry will be huge.