Better Pork Magazine Archive June 2008 NICHE MARKETING: A venture still in its infancy for Ontario producers Producers, packers and retailers are starting to respond to consumer demands for specialty pork. But the industry is still far from the potential 15 to 20 per cent of provincial pork production that industry experts believe could go to niche markets By DON STONEMAN & MARY BAXTER August 2008 April 2008
Sask Pork offers new transport biosecurity tool to all swine farms in the province Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Sask Pork is entering a partnership with Farm Health Guardian, providing digital transport biosecurity technology to all commercial swine farms in the province. The organization represents over 140 swine farms in Saskatchewan and is offering the software system as part of its ongoing commitment... Read this article online
Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Timely Relief for Canadian Farmers Ahead of Peak Growing Season Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Canadian farmers are set to see short-term relief at the fuel pump following a major federal policy announcement that directly affects on-farm operating costs. On April 14, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will temporarily suspend the Fuel Excise Tax on... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Ontario Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Farms.com continues to dive into farm equipment licensing and insurance requirements for Canadian producers with a look at the rules for Ontario. Do Ontarians need a license to drive a tractor? No license is required for a farm tractor or other self-propelled farm equipment whether on private... Read this article online
Mexico Canada Trade Mission B2B Meetings 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 The Government of Mexico is organizing an upcoming international trade mission aimed at strengthening business ties between Mexico and Canada. The delegation will include Mexican companies seeking Canadian partners for cooperation, investment, sourcing, and market expansion... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association has beef with Mercosur trade deal Monday, April 13, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is against the federal government entering into a trade deal with South American countries that could jeopardize Canada’s domestic livestock industry. The Canadian government is currently engaged in trade talks with Mercosur, a bloc of five South... Read this article online