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#142: Swine slowdown: Facing challenges in pig production - Dan Bussieres

#142: Swine slowdown: Facing challenges in pig production - Dan Bussieres

FromAg Future: Innovation in Agri-Food


#142: Swine slowdown: Facing challenges in pig production - Dan Bussieres

FromAg Future: Innovation in Agri-Food

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

While some pork processing plants have shut down temporarily, swine farmers are being forced into difficult circumstances. Dan Bussieres, swine nutritionist in Quebec, explains the challenges that come with farmers not being able to move their pigs to processing plants and shares what trends he is seeing within the industry.
This episode is part of a special AgFuture series on the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain. Join us to hear how those on the frontlines of the global pandemic are working to overcome adversity and feed the world.
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.