Demand for black pigs, what has been marketed as the “Wagyu of pork,” known for its fattier and more tender texture, is in turn a lifeline for China’s beleaguered pork producers.
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Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs
Canadian hog sector set for strong margins in 2026 says FCC
Strong demand for Canadian pork and lower feed costs seem set to support hog margins in 2026 says Farm Credit Canada.
Agriculture, including the pork sector, has monsters to slay in 2026
Tariffs, disruption and a CUSMA review; Uncertainty is weighing against what should be positive signals for the pork sector
Tariffs, trade protectionism and disruption; Uncertainty is weighing against what should be positive signals for Manitoba’s pork sector.
MANITOBA AG DAYS: Unmoved China tariffs worrying for Manitoba pork
Manitoba pork producers and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn have both noted lack of progress on Chinese tariffs on pork
Manitoba pork producers and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn have both noted lack of progress on Chinese tariffs on pork.
Pragmatism prevails for farmers in Canada-China trade talks
Canola tariff reductions and a more even-keeled trade tone with China a positive for Canadian farmers, despite risk of irritating a volatile U.S.
Canada’s trade concessions from China is a good news story for Canadian farmers, even if the U.S. Trump administration may not like it.
Pork imports to drop after 2026 as Philippines ramps up hog repopulation drive
The Philippines’ agriculture ministry expects pork imports to drop five per cent in 2027 and by another five per cent in 2028 as it ramps up efforts to restore pig stocks to pre-African swine fever (ASF) levels, a senior official said on Friday.
UPDATED: CCA calls for end to temporary U.K. trade deal
Canadian Cattle Association says United Kingdom puts up non-tariff trade barriers that violates agreement’s terms
The Canadian Cattle Association is asking the federal government to rescind a bridge trade agreement between Canada and the U.K. based on the latter’s refusal to accept Canadian beef and pork.
Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier
Canadian pork industry members are headed to Japan on a trade mission this week as Canada supplants the U.S. as Japan’s top pork supplier.
OPINION: Relationships between Canada and the U.S. matter
Tariffs and trade tensions aside, Canadian agriculture needs the U.S. market and U.S. partners
Tariffs and trade tensions aside, Canadian agriculture needs the U.S. market and U.S. partners, the author writes.
Manitoba pork exports gain new market ground
Manitoba pork exports pivoted from China over the last five years, provincial report notes
Manitoba’s pork trade pivoted from China over the last five years, while Japan is remains the largest customer and South Korea and Mexico market footholds have grown
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