News - Pork

The new chair of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says access to processing capacity remains a key issue within the Saskatchewan pork industry.

The Canadian Pork Council says, with the slow progress in multilateral trade talks at the World Trade Organization, the establishment of individual bilateral trade agreements is crucial to the success of Canada’s pork industry.

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.

A central Alberta author is encouraging individuals facing financial stress to set aside the things over which they have no control and focus on those they can control.

“Our Government always puts farmers first and step by step we are reopening markets for Canadian pork producers,” said Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher and President of the Treasury Board, following the announcement that China will be reopening their markets to Canadian pork exporters.

A Canmore, Alberta based middle management coach is encouraging pork producers facing tough economic times to make a conscious effort to enhance their resilience.

In response to increased challenges facing Manitoba’s pork industry, pork producers will now be able to access 75 per cent of their estimated 2009 AgriStability payment.

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says its new board of directors will need to address a range of challenges.

Manitoba agriculture minister is encouraging the province’s pork producers to make use of existing programs to cope with ongoing losses while her staff explores additional avenues for providing support.

The Government of Canada is investing in marketing our world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets.