Canada and Mexico reach arrangement for trade of organic food

The Canadian swine herd is forecast to contract in 2024 as sow barns are idled and processing capacity is removed in Eastern Canada.

Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.

Meat sector representatives claim there is no viable market access for beef and pork.

Canadian exports of beef, pork, and poultry meat products are now eligible to be exported to Guatemala.

The closure will have a significant impact on Canadian pig production.

Alberta hog inventory numbers, prices, slaughter volume, and exports.

Mexico is one of the main suppliers of food to Canada, especially beef and pork, so it is essential to reduce the risk of entry and spread of economically important pests and diseases.

Senasica reinforced controls at 21 ports, 38 airports, and 27 border points to keep Mexico free from 1,000 agricultural pests and 78 animal diseases that are present in other countries.

The $23.4 million program is designed to help Canada's pork industry prepare for the possibility of African swine fever entering the country.

Pork exports declined while import volumes continue at record levels despite the 16.1% increase in price.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with the pork and poultry industry to design traceability systems that make possible to know the origin, transit and final destination of the meat.