Feds give pork industry $6 million
The federal agriculture department is giving more than $6
million to help the Canadian pork industry.
The investment was made under the Canadian Agricultural
Partnership.
More than $3.8 million comes via AgriAssurance to help
launch on-farm programs for food safety, traceability and animal care and to ensure
compliance for the PigTrace program.
Another $1.2 million comes from the AgriMarketing fund to
help promote and expand markets for Canadian pork.
The third part, $1.1 million, comes from AgriScience and
aims to help producers increase production with efficient feeding
strategies.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said “the
Canadian Pork Industry has been instrumental in establishing consumer trust in
Canadian pork and helping expand markets at home and abroad.
“Our Government is committed to working with industry to
build a stronger and more innovative pork sector, while improving
competitiveness and fostering continued economic growth for our middle-class.”
Rick Bergmann, chairman of the Canadian Pork Council,
said “the projects announced today further strengthen the Canadian Pork
Excellence platform and contribute to growing the Canadian economy.
“Canadian pork producers take great pride in producing
the nutritious, high quality pork that is in high demand in markets around the
world.
“Our on-farm food safety and animal care programs enable
producers to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable pork production.”
