By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Friday January 15, 2021

Jan 15, 2021 | 11:24 AM

Canada’s African Swine Fever Action plan is being developed with a focus on four pillars.

Canadian Pork Council Executive Director John Ross said biosecurity is about prevention.

“If we can just avoid the disease all together so we have a big focus on biosecurity at the border and on our farms,” Ross said. “There’s a section on preparedness. This is about getting ready.”

Ross said it is important to have the right procedures in place in order to respond quickly and in a very effective manner.

Ross said an outbreak would be devastating so business continuity is a priority.

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“If 70 per cent of sales stopped, either sales of pork or sales of live pigs, how do we keep that entire chain intact while we don’t have access for 70 per cent of our sales?” Ross said. “We have a business continuity group that’s investigating that piece.”

Ross said communications is a complex pillar with much work still to be done.

He said the collective efforts of the federal and provincial governments and industry are serving the pork sector well.

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Young women will have an opportunity to learn more about agriculture during a half-day virtual event.

Ag for Life and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are presenting Feed Your Future which is designed to empower, connect, and inspire urban and rural women aged 14 and over to consider agriculture and food production as a potential career pathway.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and distinguished professionals, as they explore the topics of physical and mental wellness, brand building, personal development, entrepreneurialism and how to effectively network and make meaningful connections for personal success.

The event is Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is free and registration information is available here.

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Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) will be hosting its first live event.

The SaskTrade Showcase virtual platform promotes products and services offered by STEP members, provides online networking opportunities, facilitates direct meetings between suppliers and buyers in real-time, and gives information and promotion of Saskatchewan’s world-class export capabilities.

The event is organized by key sectors into exhibit halls focusing on Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Technology and Equipment, Energy and Mining, Information Technology Solutions, and Manufacturing and Professional Services.

The showcase will also stream approximately 20 webinars that will promote Saskatchewan strengths including exporter innovations.

Over 650 domestic and international buyers from 77 countries have registered and will be connected to nearly 250 Saskatchewan exporters who have developed virtual booths in one of the five exhibit halls.

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alice.mcfarlane@jpbg.ca

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