'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
Why Canada’s Pea and Lentil Supplies Are Growing Faster Than Expected Friday, July 24, 2026 Agriculture Canada has increased its projected 2026-27 ending stocks for dry peas and lentils following stronger production estimates in its latest monthly supply and demand update. The updated forecast raised expected dry pea ending stocks by 200,000 tonnes from the previous month,... Read this article online
Manitoba Flood Financial Relief from AgriStability Friday, July 24, 2026 The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced new measures to help farmers recover from severe flooding that affected many parts of Manitoba during June and July. The support is being provided through enhancements to the AgriStability program, giving producers greater flexibility and... Read this article online
Better Internet May Be Coming to Your Farm Friday, July 24, 2026 Farmers and rural residents across Saskatchewan could soon gain improved access to high-speed Internet following a major federal funding announcement aimed at expanding broadband connectivity throughout the province. The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural... Read this article online
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute receives federal support Friday, July 24, 2026 An ag machinery organization recently received federal support to continue its work. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) will receive $200,000 from the Canadian government. PAMI designs, develops, and evaluates machinery and equipment to help other companies improve... Read this article online
Fendt IDEAL Combines Gain Powerful Upgrades for Harvest Efficiency Friday, July 24, 2026 Fendt has introduced several major upgrades to its IDEAL combine lineup for Model Year 2026, focusing on improved harvesting performance, operator comfort, and advanced technology integration. The latest enhancements are designed to help farmers achieve greater efficiency during... Read this article online