'Pocket pigs' pose problems Sunday, February 6, 2011 "Pocket pigs" got a big boost last year in Britain when celebrity guests, including soccer star David Beckham and his glamorous wife Victoria, went home from the Golden Globe movie awards with miniature pot-bellied pigs in their goodie bags. The pigs, which cost £3,000 to buy, were compliments of the owner of Patty's Royal Dandie Miniature Pet Pig. It was a good publicity stunt. By early December British authorities were warning of dangers involved in buying these pigs as pets for children. The pigs can carry and pass on the skin condition erysipeloid and the bacterium Streptococcus suis, which can lead to illness, including meningitis and deafness in humans. The micro pigs have been bred down to size, only 28 grams at birth. They still weigh as much as 29 kilograms and 35 centimetres in height when fully grown. They can live to be 18 years old. BP Manitoba producers sink under an increasing burden of regulation Worldwide hog production shrinks and Smithfield rocks
Canadian Dairy and Poultry Farmers Highlight $45-Billion Economic Impact to Parliamentarians Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Supply-managed dairy, poultry and egg sectors point to domestic food production, economic stability and food security during an Ottawa event Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers are putting a number on their contribution to the Canadian economy while making the case that domestic... Read this article online
Replenish Nutrients Expands Fertilizer Production Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Replenish Nutrients is making steady progress across its fertilizer production network as it works to increase output, improve efficiency, and support future growth in the agricultural sector. The company recently provided an update on several fertilizer facilities located in Alberta and... Read this article online
Protect Grain Quality During Wet Harvests Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Cool and wet harvest conditions can create several challenges for cereal growers. When grain is harvested at higher moisture levels, it requires extra attention during storage to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. One of the biggest concerns is the development of Ochratoxin A (OTA), a... Read this article online
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
FCC Investing $1.5 Million in Rural Community Projects Across Canada Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Rural communities across Canada are receiving a boost from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), which is investing $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to support 83 community projects designed to improve local infrastructure, services and gathering spaces. The funding will help rural... Read this article online