'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
Agriculture Minister Highlights Alberta Innovation and Food Processing Growth During Southern Tour Saturday, September 12, 2026 Canada's agriculture sector was front and centre as Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald toured southern Almberta, meeting with producers, processors, and industry leaders as he showcased government investments in agriculture initiatives. The outreach, which included... Read this article online
Canada Pens Potash Deal with Bangladesh Friday, September 11, 2026 Canada has taken another step to strengthen its position in global agriculture with a new government-to-government potash supply agreement with Bangladesh. Announced by Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, the agreement will provide Canadian potash to the Bangladesh Agricultural... Read this article online
Canada Backs AI Tools for Smarter Vineyards Friday, September 11, 2026 A new federal investment of up to $1.69 million will support the development of advanced machine learning and computer vision technology designed toassistgrape growers. The funding is being provided through theAgriScienceProgram under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a... Read this article online
Cleanfarms Names New Western Canada Director Friday, September 11, 2026 Cleanfarmshas announced the appointment ofDavin Johnsonas its new Director of Western Canada. Johnson steps into the role with extensive experience in agricultural recycling, stewardship programs, and farm sustainability initiatives. His appointment reflects the organization's commitment to... Read this article online
Festival celebrates migrant workers in Leamington Friday, September 11, 2026 The Festival of Guest Nations will mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, bringing together migrant workers, local residents, community organizations, and service providers for a day focused on culture, community, and... Read this article online