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Pork in Ontario Discussions (26)

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Quebec changes rules for ag funding

November 19, 2009 - Article from Better Farming It’s unclear how new stabilization rules will affect pork production outside the province…

Started by Brooke Leystra

0 Nov 25, 2009

Weekly Pork Market Commodity Price Report - Some Good News on Pork Exports.

Weekly Pork Market Video Commentary. The US exports are up which is good but growth into Canada is not helpful in our Ontario market. htt…

Started by Moe Agostino

0 Nov 25, 2009

Supply Management for Pigs

Here's a story from CFCO radio in Chatham... Hog producers who had been hoping for a supply managed system, similar to the dairy and egg b…

Started by Rocky

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

staus quo

where do people get the idea from that I am asking for status quo

Started by rein minnema

0 Oct 22, 2009

Minnema Appeal Asks for Order requiring Ontario Pork to Clarify Position

NEWS RELEASE Guelph, September 4, 2009. The Minnema Appeal of the Pork Marketing Decision has asked for an order that requires Ontario Por…

Started by Elbert van Donkersgoed

3 Oct 21, 2009
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

Recovery Plan for Ontario Pork Industry

Grassroots producers have worked at trying to put forward a Recovery Plan for the Ontario Pork Industry. It is an article for discussion an…

Started by JoAnne Caughill

5 Oct 16, 2009
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

Quebec's impact on Ontario Hog Farmers

After reading yesterday's post about ASRA's latest payout to Quebec hog farmers I did some simple math and based on the amount of market ho…

Started by Stewart Skinner

4 Oct 9, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

VIDEO link explaining what the COOL WTO dispute is about

Video clip explaining what the COOL WTO dispute is about: http://watch.bnn.ca/#clip221862 - perspective on the Canadian exporters live catt…

Started by AgOntario

0 Oct 8, 2009

Time for delivery of aid for pork sector

By Bette Jean Crews, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture With thousands of pork producers in Ontario unable to maintain their far…

Started by Wayne Black

0 Oct 2, 2009

When will the media get it?

I read this article today from Meatingplace.com regarding the use of "H1N1 flu" in the media. I find it interesting that once the negativit…

Started by Wayne Black

3 Sep 18, 2009
Reply by Ron Steenbergen

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Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year. "The increase in exports to important international markets like Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco are yet another example of our agriculture sector's resiliency and dedication to providing reliable, high-quality agri-food products worldwide," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Numbers like these showcase the success we are seeing through our presence in world markets and building key relationships with our partners across the globe." Exports to Algeria had the third-highest increase in volume among Saskatchewan's top markets at 1,232,110 tonnes, or over 69 per cent. Algeria is Saskatchewan's fourth-leading market in volume with the top export commodities being durum and lentils. Indonesia's export numbers had a similar rise with an over 62 per cent increase in volume. Indonesia rose to Saskatchewan's sixth-

Supporting Research and Innovation in Agriculture with Funding for 101 New Projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation Program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Folks around the world are looking for more sustainable agri-food products and I know our producers can deliver,” said MacAulay. “By investing in research and innovation across the value chain, we can address current and future challenges and help make sure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and efficient.” The funding will go towards research and capacity building to accelerate innovation in agriculture in Manitoba, supporting companies that are leading innovative research and putting Manitoba at the forefront of sustainable agriculture research. “Research and innovation drives growth and economic de

Low to Moderate Risk of Significant Spring Flooding for Manitoba

Manitoba is facing just a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding this year, according to the provincial Hydrological Forecast Centre. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the March Flood Outlook report on Tuesday said the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most Manitoba basins. Water levels are expected to remain below dikes and community or individual flood protection levels. The spring flooding risk is low for the Red River and tributaries, low to moderate for the Assiniboine River and tributaries and the Interlake region including the Icelandic and Fisher rivers; and generally low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle, Rat, Roseau, Pembina, Saskatchewan and Churchill river basins, and the Whiteshell Lakes region. Most Manitoba lake levels are normal to below normal and forecasted to remain within their operating range after the spring runoff, the out

Potato planting in peril: Irish farmers face uncertain future amidst wet weather woes

In a concerning turn for the Irish potato industry, farmers across the nation are grappling with a pressing dilemma due to unrelenting rainfalls. The situation has left them in a state of uncertainty, as they question whether planting their crops this year is a feasible option, as Louise Walsh reports in a news story published on breakingnews.ie.

CPMA announces the 2024 PFP participants

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Vancouver.

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