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Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Council's Producer Survey 30 Per Cent CompleteCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council estimates 30 per cent of its pork producer members have now completed a multi-purpose survey launched earlier this year, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
BPEX Re-OrganisationUK - Head of Research and Development and Knowledge Transfer Dr Mike Varley has decided to leave the organisation and return to his work in international consultancy.
Pork Producers Support a Sustainable FutureUS - For America's pork producers, focusing on the principles of Earth Day is a daily part of how they manage their farms.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Top Performance From Pig ProfessionalsUK - Eleven inspirational pig managers celebrated completion of the first BPEX Professional Manager’s Development Scheme (PMDS). They wowed a small pig industry audience with their energy, professionalism...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Discussion of Sustainability Plan with Pork ProducersCANADA - Manitoba's minister of conservation will be seeking clarity on committments being made by the province's pork producers to improve the long term economic and environmental sustainability of their...
Walling to Lead JSR Genetics BusinessUK - JSR Genetics has appointed Dr Grant Walling as Managing Director, taking overall responsibility for JSR's sales business and breed improvement programmes.
Teagasc: Road Maps for Farming and Food SectorIRELAND - Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required...
Monday, April 18, 2011
Positive Reaction to Vision for Sustainability CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council reports a generally positive reaction to the release of Manitoba pork producers' vision for the long term sustainability of pork production within the province, writes Bruce...
Japan’s Compound Feed and Livestock ProductionJAPAN - Since the earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan on 11 March, surrounding Japanese feed millers have stepped up to fulfill the demand in the affected area, the US Grains Council’s Tokyo...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
FAPRI-ISU Presents 2011 World Agricultural OutlookUS - New modeling capabilities that give 15-year projections for world greenhouse gas emissions and fertilizer use highlight the 2011 World Agricultural Outlook of the Food and Agricultural Policy...
Friday, April 08, 2011
PIC Strengthens Leadership Position in the PhilippinesPHILIPPINES - PIC Philippines celebrates its 15th anniversary by announcing two milestone agreements to grow its dam line production base by more than 5,000 GGPs and GPs.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Taking the Mystery Out of Pork ProductionUS - Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced that it is launching a new, educational series of videos providing an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at pork production and sustainability practices at the company's...
Hermitage Deutschland GmbH Successful PartnershipGERMANY - Franz Kratzer started his Bavarian pig production in the early 90's with a small herd of breeding sows and specialized piglet rearing with 3,000 fattening places.
Monday, April 04, 2011
In-Depth Guide to BPEX ActivitiesUK - An in-depth look at the pig production and performance work carried out by BPEX in the past year has been published.
Meeting Pork Industry Sustainability CommitmentsCANADA - The University of Manitoba expects to play a key role in helping the province's pork producers deliver on a range of commitments outlined in their recently released vision for the long-term sustainability...
Friday, April 01, 2011
UFU Awaits Results of Pig Industry ReviewNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union is eagerly awaiting the results of a pig industry review compiled by Cogent Management Consultants.
BPEX Board Members Step DownUK - Two long-standing members of the BPEX board have decided to stand as their terms come to an end.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meriden Opens Subsidiary in AustraliaAUSTRALIA - Meriden Animal Health Limited has recently opened a new office in Australia, further consolidating its sales network in South-East Asia and Australasia.
Colostrum Key for Piglet SurvivalUK - Maternal colostrum is vital for newborn piglets as both their primary energy supply and for immune protection.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Pig Producer Confidence at All-Time LowUK - Not unsurprisingly, pig producer confidence is at an all time low even compared with the dark days of 2008.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
AgroFarm 2011 on Course for GrowthRUSSIAN FEDERATION - AgroFarm 2011 on course for growth International Exhibition for Animal Husbandry and Breeding from 12 to 14 April 2011 in Moscow – 220 exhibitors from 17 countries – Russian animal...
Friday, March 18, 2011
'Embracing a Sustainable Future' ApplaudedCANADA - The University of Manitoba is applauding the Manitoba pork industry's commitment to ongoing partnerships in research and education, writes Bruce Cochrane.
BPEX Helps Control Cost of Raw MaterialUK - Feed cost is by far the most important factor in pig cost of production and in the volatile global commodity market it is important that businesses take steps to minimise those risks.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Long Term Vision for Sustainability UnveiledCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council has unveiled, on behalf of the province's 700 pork producers, a vision for the long term sustainability of the pork industry in Manitoba, writes Bruce Cochrane.
CQA to Include Animal Care AssessmentCANADA - Completion of the Animal Care Assessment (ACA) requirements will become an integral component of the CQA programme effective 1 January 2012. This means that as of the first of next year, producers...
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Pig Farmers Plead for Help as Time Runs OutIRELAND - "Guys are struggling and are just hitting a wall right now," warned an expert as he summed up the grave financial situation facing County Cavan pig farmers.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Distinguished Service Award Presented at ForumUS - The Pork Checkoff honored John Mabry, director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, as the winner of its Distinguished Service Award.
Pork CRC Appoints New Business and Finance AUSTRALIA - Geoff Crook has been appointed Business and Finance Manager with Australia’s Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Pig Day Out Attracts Speakers from Far and WideAUSTRALIA - The annual Pig Day Out next month has attracted speakers from as far away as New Zealand to update pig producers on the latest research and developments in the industry.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Doug Wolf Named New NPPC PresidentUS - Doug Wolf, a producer from Lancaster, Wisconsin, was named president of the National Pork Producers Council on Friday, 4 March. He was elected to the post for a one-year term at NPPC’s annual business...
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