Easy Tips & Tricks For Using Farm Record Keeping Software, By Chris Bomgaars from EveryPig

Oct 02, 2023

In our current age of digital transformation, even pork production isn’t left untouched. The introduction of farm record keeping software offers producers another tool for their toolbox. Software for farm record keeping helps to streamline processes, ensure accuracy and offer insights that manual paper records just can’t match. However, in order to harness the full power of farming record keeping software solutions, it’s essential to know some tips and tricks.

Start with the Basics

It may be tempting to jump right into advanced features, but before you do that, familiarize yourself with the basics. Understand the primary functions of the software you are using, like which data fields can be entered, which preferences can be set to your liking, what type of reporting options are available and how the main dashboard features work.

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Video: Trade Uncertainty and Pork Growth - Cam Dahl

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council, discusses how trade uncertainty affects growth across Canadian pork production. He explains why CUSMA, market diversification, non-tariff barriers, access to capital, labor needs, and producer advocacy all matter as the industry plans for investment, exports, and long-term competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Trade uncertainty makes access to capital difficult when producers and processors are ready to invest and grow."

Meet the guest: Cam Dahl / cam-dahl-58115832 is the General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council. He has extensive leadership experience across Canadian agriculture, including Cereals Canada, the Canada Grains Council, Manitoba Beef Producers, and the Canadian Grain Commission. His work focuses on policy, advocacy, trade, business development, and strengthening market opportunities for Canadian producers. Learn more from Cam Dahl on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.