'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
Bill 7 to Expand Access and Simplify Water Use Rules for Producers Tuesday, November 11, 2025 As previously reported by Farms.com, the Government of Alberta is moving forward with important updates to the Water Act through the proposed Bill 7: Water Amendment Act. The legislation aims to make more water available to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses while improving... Read this article online
Pressing Provinces to Liberalize Liquor Trade Laws Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers continue to face serious challenges when trying to sell their products across provincial borders, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report, Bottled Up: Barriers facing small business in... Read this article online
Linear Grain Strengthens Local Farming Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Linear Grain Inc., a privately owned Canadian grain handling and merchandising company, has announced the successful acquisition of the Fannystelle Grain Elevator from Bunge. The strategic purchase reinforces Linear Grain’s commitment to supporting Manitoba farmers with efficient and locally... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 3 – 7 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Right up until the day before the Liberals released the first federal budget under Prime Minister Carney, opposition parties wanted the government to take steps to improve the lives of Canadians. On Nov. 3, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pushed for the government to remove the... Read this article online
2026 regional Outstanding Young Farmer nomination deadlines approaching Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The 2025 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer’s national event takes place in Toronto later this month, but work is already underway to get ready for 2026. The deadlines for some regional nominations to be considered in next year’s crop of young farmers are fast approaching. Saskatchewan... Read this article online