Farmscape for July 13, 2023
Full Interview 11:32
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The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council is urging members of the Senate to approve a new bill which will provide additional exemptions to farmers from Canada's carbon pricing...
Proper nutrition of the breeding herd plays a key role in maximizing herd productivity and profit. Traditional feeding strategies for the reproductive female have used body reserves as a buffer against short-term deficiencies in nutrient intake, resulting in minimal...
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, announced today that Pestell Nutrition and Origination (collectively "Pestell”) will be rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Pestell by Barentz International "Barentz" in August 2021.
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Join me as I check in with business development specialist Carla Shabaga, from MSP. We discuss the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, the most interesting takeaway, what the event is, and how it relates to the Swine Industry. We...
Company announces results of vote for election of directors
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) today announced the appointment of Curtis Frank as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Frank, who has built an impressive career at Maple Leaf Foods...
Farmscape for May 5, 2023
Full Interview 6:56
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The General Manager of Swine Innovation Porc says the pork sector's planned next swine cluster research program will focus on pork sector sustainability, competitiveness, productivity and resiliency. Swine Innovation Porc,...
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Producer support network and health board seek to create 'safety net' for farmers
The death of a pig farmer in Beauce, Que., has pushed health groups in the region to raise awareness about mental health among workers in...
Farmscape for April 27, 2023
Full Interview 8:32
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The General Manager of Swine Innovation Porc says an independent economic analysis shows investment in research by the pork sector pays strong dividends for pork producers and for the Canadian...
L-R: MPO President Kevin Schinkel, MPO Executive Director Franco Naccarato, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson, CMIT Director Luis Garcia
CMIT IS THE ONLY CANADIAN MEAT PROCESSING HUB BRINGING TOGETHER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, KNOWLEDGE, COLLABORATION, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND...
Farmscape for April 20, 2023
Full Interview 6:56
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An independent economic analysis of the return on investments by the pork sector into research credits that research for a three and a half percent increase in the sector's productivity....