The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA) is launching a survey looking at the effects COVID-19 has had on direct sales patterns within the Agriculture Industry. Primary producers and producers who value-add are being encouraged to participate in the survey if they direct sell to consumers. For the NSDA survey, direct sales are defined as “Farm to customer through farm gate, farmers market, online ecommerce, […]
Nova Scotia’s newest CAP Program is now available: The Cattle Industry Enhancement Program This program seeks to improve industry competitiveness and resilience through disease prevention and control, enhancing animal health and welfare and improving genetic potential. Application deadline: December 31, 2020
Thank you to MP Sean Fraser for visiting Six Maples Farm and discussing with Danny and Alicia King the importance of the beef industry, as well as their farm’s environmental stewardship efforts!
Atlantic Stockyards Limited was highlighted in Canadian Cattlemen, in an article discussing “one of the few remaining livestock markets in the region”. “It’s a great opportunity for local farmers to bring livestock here to be sold as opposed to a drover coming door-to-door because they don’t have to pay trucking and take the risk of shipping cattle to Ontario or Quebec,” owner Scott Dixon says. The article […]
An all-inclusive information portal is available to help farmers, food processors and agri-food businesses find information on new and existing programs and financial resources to address hardships that many are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. These initiatives help to: Maintain workforces, Keep facilities safe, Provide access to capital, Manage processing slowdowns and surpluses, and Ensure Canadians continue to have access to a stable food supply […]
The NSCP have resources available for producers regarding the transportation regulation amendments earlier this year. CFIA resources can be found within the Animal Health section of our website, as well as a fillable livestock manifest. Beginning September 1, 2020, manifest books will be available at our office for a fee of $10.00 each, for 50 triplicate copies. If you would like customized books made, please […]
Realizing that unfortunately for many, hay supplies will likely be tight in the coming winter months, Real Agriculture have compiled a list of options either through management, planting, or feeding, to help keep animals cared for in the months ahead. Their full list of suggestions, such as culling mercilessly, fertilizing what you have, grazing crop residue and testing your feed can be found on their […]
Maritime producers will soon be able to catch local, regional and national guests discussing topics within the industry when the Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA) launches Maritime AgCast September 8, 2020! Brad McCallum will be chatting with various guests regarding important livestock topics, as well as keeping you updated on current markets and upcoming industry events. This podcast will air episodes bi-weekly, ranging in topic from disease management, […]
You are invited to a Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness Webinar. Please register in advance. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting once registered. Atlantic Registration Link
Aaron Beswick July 16, 2020 The Chronicle Herald SYLVESTER, N.S. — Derek Gladney was a half-million dollars in debt on Thursday and making hay. “It don’t bother me any,” said the 29-year-old. “As long as you’re making enough money to cover the bills, what’s the difference?” He’s not really making enough raising cattle to pay the bills. His day job as a carpenter pays his […]