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They’re in high demand but must possess the right skills, work ethic and personality to succeed.
by Kate Ayers
The Canadian swine sector’s production level is projected to increase by 2.3 per cent per year in the next decade, a Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) fact sheet says.
To ensure this growth, the industry needs the right people to get the work done. And barn managers with proficient skills and qualifications can lead the industry to new heights.
Researchers, farmers and other stakeholders all have roles to play in addressing this production challenge.
by Nicholas Van Allen
Swine industry stakeholders around the world are working to tackle a big issue: finding a way to consistently improve pigs’ disease resiliency.
Canadian hog farmers are global leaders in environmental stewardship and sustainability. This month, we celebrate the industry’s accomplishments and highlight new opportunities.
by Kate Ayers
Canadian swine producers strive to take optimal care of their livestock and the environment, protecting them for the next generations.
Given the ongoing stressors in the pork sector, we must support mental health and assist producers.
by Geoff Geddes
Ups and downs are facts of life for pork producers, but what happens when you’ve fallen psychologically and you can’t get up?
How do you cope when depression, stress or anxiety appear uninvited and refuse to leave?
Industry stakeholders aim to improve pork classification tools, which should increase the sector’s market competitiveness.
by Kate Ayers
While pork remains the third-most popular meat (behind chicken and beef) for Canadians, global “pork consumption is stagnating in established markets at a time when world meat consumption is increasing.
Swine industry experts share tips about business management to help improve your bottom line.
by Geoff Geddes
In some respects, producing pork is like becoming a millionaire: if it were easy, everyone would do it.
In both cases, success hinges on the mastery of many elements. The process sounds intimidating, but profiting in the pork sector – like making your first million – starts by learning from the people who have done it.
Risk Management
This endemic disease affects swine operations around the globe. Scientists continue to search for effective solutions.
by Kate Ayers
Although African swine fever has dominated the spotlight for a year, this disease is not the only one about which the swine sector worries.
Reps from Canada’s swine sector discuss recent clashes and what farmers and truckers can do to protect themselves.
by Geoff Geddes
Wanted: pig transport driver. Must be thick-skinned, unfazed by confrontation and able to navigate human blockades. Apply now!
Swine producers use a range of technologies on their farms to increase efficiency. Learn how to maximize the benefits from your data.
by Kate Ayers
In the ag industry, and especially in the swine sector, producers can collect a dizzying amount of data from their operations. As a result, farmers can face challenges when they try to manage, interpret and best use this information.
However, when properly managed, operational and environmental data can benefit all types of swine production systems.
Industry experts and a pork producer share tips to get the ball rolling on what is often seen as a daunting – albeit important – process.
by Geoff Geddes
Like taxes and rumours of an early frost, passing the farm to the next generation is a topic we’d rather avoid. Given the high stakes and the size of today’s farming operations, however, dodging the subject is just not an option.
Fortunately, if you prepare properly, consult with experts and take it in bite-sized pieces, succession planning can be a life-changing experience.
