EU faces pork health challenges from new country members Monday, December 6, 2010 Small hobby farmers remain a risk to Romania's policy for preventing the spread of swine diseases, according to a report published by the European Food and Veterinary Office (EFVO).Romania has long been plagued by outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever. The EFVO report, written after a visit to Romania last March, charges that targets for inspection and vaccination are not being met. Computerized identification and registration of livestock has technical issues. Transportation to and from those small farms is not well developed.Until 2007, Romania had many problems with Classical Swine Fever. However, the veterinary office did not find new cases of swine fever and the risk for new infections is considered to be low.Meanwhile Baltic Sea state Lithuania is in a sweat because of the threat African swine fever poses to European member states. Lithuania wants the Council of Agriculture Ministers to analyze the threat posed by intensive trade in pork products with Russia. African swine fever pops up frequently in south Russia near the Black Sea. There's no vaccine available against the disease. BP How will Ontario producers respond to the new era of 'marketing choice'? Pigs an English highway attraction
SK Credit Unions Create Stronger Networks Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Three well-known Saskatchewan credit unions have completed a historic merger that brings together Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy into one stronger cooperative financial organization– andit’sall legal now. The merger became official on January 1, 2026, and creates a new foundation for... Read this article online
Croptimistic Launches Smart Soil Labs Wednesday, January 7, 2026 CroptimisticTechnology Inc. has launched SWAT LABS, a new in-house soil analysis facility created to improve how soil data is collected, tested, and stored.The lab is located at the company’s new corporate headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.This facility is designed to connect soil... Read this article online
Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to China where agriculture discussions are part of the itinerary. The prime minister is scheduled to leave for China on Jan. 13, arrive the next day, and leave on Jan. 17. Agriculture, as well as trade, energy, and international security are among the... Read this article online
Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Farmers use prescribed burns for a variety of reasons such as clearing fields, managing crop residue, controlling weeds, pests, and diseases, and improving soil fertility by recycling nutrients. Prescribed burning is a valuable land management tool, but it comes with significant risks... Read this article online
Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Canadian potato farmers will have a new crop input at their disposal for the 2026 season. Syngenta recently introduced Orondis Advanced fungicide to protect against white mould and late blight. “It’s a premix formulation of fluazinam (Group 29) and oxathiapiprolin (Group 49),” Cheryl... Read this article online