ABP highlights leadership, collaboration at PNWER Annual Summit

Jul 24, 2026

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region.

The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific Northwest to discuss shared economic opportunities and regional priorities.

Strengthening agricultural supply chains

ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh participated in a panel discussion focused on strengthening agricultural supply chains alongside Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer and Jennifer Riddle of Tidewater Transportation and Terminals.

The discussion highlighted the importance of reliable transportation infrastructure, cross-border collaboration and efficient supply chains to support a resilient and competitive livestock industry throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Roxburgh also delivered a presentation outlining the importance of transportation to Alberta’s cattle industry, emphasizing the region’s highly integrated beef sector and the need for dependable freight corridors to support feed supplies, cattle movement, processing capacity and international trade.

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Video: Research in Action | Swine Cluster 4 - Activity 8: Precision Feeding with Dr. Aline Remus

Research in Action is a video series from Swine Innovation Porc that highlights the people and projects driving innovation in Canada's pork sector.

In this episode, Dr. Aline Remus (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) explains how precision feeding is helping producers improve efficiency, reduce feed costs and lower environmental impacts while supporting animal health and welfare.

As part of Swine Cluster 4 - Activity 8, this research is advancing precision livestock farming by tailoring nutrition to the needs of individual pigs or groups of pigs. The project aims to reduce feed costs, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient losses, and develop practical precision feeding systems that producers can confidently adopt on-farm.

By bringing together researchers from across Canada and around the world, this work is helping transform innovative research into practical solutions for a more sustainable and competitive Canadian pork sector.