Cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have until September 30, 2010, to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP).
Pork Marketing Canada reports its national “Choose Canadian” program is proving effective in helping raise the awareness of Canadian consumers of the benefits of choosing Canadian pork at the supermarket.
The federal government has announced the creation of a new working group to promote expanded trade in pork after signing new trade deals with India and Hong Kong.
Canadian pork producers are hopeful key changes to U.S. mandatory Country of Origin Labelling will eliminate the discounts imposed by U.S. processors on Canadian origin pigs since the law’s implementation.
Canadian pork producers are confident the final regulation for U.S mandatory Country of Origin Labeling will allow American processors more flexibility in the use of Canadian origin hogs.
The Canadian pork industry needs to diversify its exports beyond the U.S. and manage increasing market uncertainty to get past its vulnerable stage, says the managing director of a leading international strategic consultancy and market research firm.
Canada’s pork producers are hoping the global financial melt-down will provide the necessary incentive to kick-start a resumption of global trade talks at the World Trade Organization.
The Canadian Pork Council says U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling remains one of the key issues creating uncertainty for Canadian pork producers.
Manitoba Pork Council is confident the elimination of kernel visual distinguishability as a registration criteria for wheat will play a key role in helping restore the competitiveness of western Canada’s livestock industry.
Manitoba’s pork producers are counting on a planned three million dollar agricultural education centre to help better inform the public about the food they eat and the role of farmers in getting to their tables.
