The spread of wild pigs on the Canadian Prairies has sparked concern around the invasive species and its potential damage to agriculture and local ecosystems.

Getting the bigger picture on Canada’s wild pigs

Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species

Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species



Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, warns that farmers will likely have to be particularly intelligent with their input and other costs this year.

Tariff strife requires money-smart farm decisions

Canadian and Manitoba farmers are facing a financial downturn in 2025; they’ll need to make their money count, farm management expert warns

Any money farmers spend this year must count, Manitoba farm management expert warns in face of ongoing U.S. tariff threat and a 2025 financial downturn.



Pork sector worries tariffs will worsen labour shortage

Pork sector worries tariffs will worsen labour shortage

If tariffs cost Canadian pork workers their jobs, industry is worried that they won’t get those skilled workers back once those trade barriers are gone

If tariffs cost Canadian pork workers their jobs, Manitoba Pork and the Canadian Pork Council are worried those skilled workers won’t come back once trade barriers are gone.