Category Archives: Industry News & Events

Food vs Fuel -Poster [PDF] (Charlottetown, PEI)- There has been much debate over the use of biofuels taking resources away from food production and in turn raising the cost of food staples like bread and pasta. A fundraising event for the … Continue reading →

Thursday May 16, 2013 - herd dispersal of approx 12 Char cross cow-calf pairs (2 with twins) plus the purebred 2 year old Charolais herd bull. These cows are excellent quality, young and quiet. For pictures click here….. Did you miss the … Continue reading →

At the NSCP Annual General Meeting on February 23, members approved an amendment to Section 6 of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Regulations to increase levy from $2.00 to $3.00.  We are currently working through the regulatory process to have … Continue reading →

We are happy to extend the invitation to all current members of Grass Roots Up Co-operative Ltd. as well as interested individuals. Our AGM will be hosted at the Sunrise Merchantile, Tatamagouche, NS Doors open at 7pm and the meeting … Continue reading →

As you may have heard the offices of NSFA, EFP, ACMA , Agri-Futures and NSIA have been temporarily relocated due to work being done at the Annapolis Building. We have now officially relocated to 173 INNOVATION DRIVE, which is the … Continue reading →

Please see below for sale summaries from the 40th Annual Maritime Beef Test Station Breeding Stock Sale which was held on April 6, 2013 at the Test Station in Nappan. Sale prices by lot number: MBTS 2013 Sale Results [PDF] Sale summary by breed: MBTS … Continue reading →

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for helping Nova Scotians reduce their energy consumption and improve their energy efficiency at home and at work. Efficiency NS offers financial incentives, technical assistance and financing to make energy … Continue reading →

We try to encourage and educate new producers of commercial calves in genetics and herd health in order to help them meet market demands and to get the most for their calves. For sale-Purebred red angus and purebred gelbvieh cattle … Continue reading →

On the 5th day of March, 2013, Ruth Jannette Kaiser went home to be with her Lord. Ruth passed away in the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto ON, after 15 months awaiting a double lung transplant. Born in New Glasgow, she … Continue reading →

The Nova Scotia Young Farmers will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 13, 2013 at Lisa’s Café in Windsor.  The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Sowing the Seeds for Success.’  The Meeting will get underway at … Continue reading →