Government of Canada and industry investments in swine research will help drive competitiveness and sustainable growth in the Canadian pork sector.

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​Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) welcomed today’s investment of over $10.6 million by the Government of Canada in Swine Cluster 4, a strategic research program driving innovation in the Canadian pork sector until 2028. This initiative is made possible with support from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – AgriScience Program, in collaboration with leading industry partners.

The SIP Annual Report showcases significant progress achieved this year and outcomes for producers and the industry. An important milestone is the conclusion of Swine Cluster 3. With a spotlight on research from this major 5-year research initiative, the value of
innovation as a driver for growth and competitiveness in our industry is an outcome worth recognizing and celebrating.

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This report also highlights the enduring collaboration between SIP, Canadian pork producers, government agencies, and academic partners. It's a testament to our collective dedication to research that has made our industry globally competitive and sustainable.
With the development of Cluster 4 programs, we're stepping into a new era of innovation, promising more breakthroughs and advancements.

Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) has published a new report highlighting the impact of Swine Cluster research as a driver for growth in the Canadian pork sector and the broader economy.

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"As a science-based industry, the role of research and innovation is at the heart of Canada's global leadership position in pork production," said Daniel Ramage, General Manager of SIP. "The significant impacts of past Swine Cluster research clearly show that investments in pork innovation are an engine for growth and economic development across the country"...

Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) has released our 2021-22 annual report. The annual report provides an overview of activities in the latest year, including highlights from selected projects underway within our supported research portfolio. The report also includes updates on important corporate initiatives across communications and partnerships.

SIP is proud of the successes achieved in the latest year and the continued advancement of positive outcomes through Cluster 3. These efforts are advancing key industry priorities across animal health, nutrition, welfare, environment, and pork quality.

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Thanks to the dedication of our research partners and team, SIP continues making great strides in improving pork production and strengthening the competitiveness of our sector through innovation. We look forward to continue providing value to our members, research partners and the pork industry as a whole, by building on these successes in the year ahead. 

Québec, QC – Swine Innovation Porc’s (SIP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Ramage to the position of General Manager, effective August 15, 2022.

“We are excited about SIP’s future and look forward to the continued development of this organization and its impact in the advancement of the pork value chain” stated Arno Schober, Board Chair. “Through this appointment, the Board is focused on maintaining and expanding SIP’s leadership within the Canadian agriculture industry and research ecosystem”...

This past September, Swine Innovation Porc’s board of directors confirmed that Arno Schober, representing Ontario Pork, will lead the organization as its new Chair. Arno has been a member of the Board since 2016 and has been serving as Treasurer since 2019. 

Here is a look at the board’s new Executive team:

Arno Schober: Chair
René Roy: Vice-Chair
Tara Terpstra: Treasurer

Pork producers and other pork sector stakeholders are encouraged to review Swine Innovation Porc's just released 2020-2021 Annual Report.

The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says the organization's Survey on National Swine Research Priorities will form a big part of consultations aimed at identifying what stakeholders consider important.

Swine Innovation Porc has launched a survey to identify national research priorities for the Canadian swine sector.

Ten years already of facilitating and coordinating research on a national level for the Canadian swine industry! Read this article about Swine Innovation Porc, originally published in the Canadian Hog Journal. 

We are very pleased to announce the winners of our first ever student poster session competition, which was held during the virtual 2020 Porc Show. Congratulations to all on a job well done!

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• 1st Prize:  Sylvia Li, University of Saskatchewan (Poster #16)

• 2nd Prize: Mariia Tokareva, University of Saskatchewan (Poster #17)

• 3rd Prize: Nicole Gregory, University of Guelph (Poster #10)

The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says the main focus of research being conducted on behalf of Canada's porc sector is to improve the competitiveness of Canadian pork at home and abroad.

Swine Innovation Porc will be supporting 14 research projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of the Canadian pork sector. Swine Innovation Porc has outlined the details of the major research projects it will be supporting during the five year Swine-Cluster-3 research program.