Researchers with a good track record of predicting price hikes say Canadians should expect the price of meat to increase by as much as 10 per cent next year. In their annual forecast, researchers at the University of Guelph say they expect retail prices for beef and pork to increase by much more than any other food group, which for the most part will edge […]
Nova Scotia Cattle Producer 2013 Producer Registration forms are now available at www.nscattle.ca/members/register or by opening the PDF file below. Hard copies will be mailed to all NSFA members with the December 2012 News & Views Please be sure to complete the registration form and send it to the NSCP office, with levy remittance. This will ensure that, as a cattle producer, you are compliant […]
This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday December 1, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]
By: Philip Moscovitch. FCC The Nova Scotia government is hoping the province’s beef producers will be able to sell their products under a certified grass-fed beef label. They are currently conducting research on forage-raised beef, and are looking to get approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a grass-fed protocol by early 2014. According to provincial agriculture minister John MacDonnell, Nova Scotia’s beef producers […]
From the Enfield Weekly Press EAST HANTS: With the recent E. coli Virus scare at the XL Meats food plant, local shoppers have been turning their attention to more home-grown products. Moxom Meats, and Withrow Meats – two local farming and meat supply companies, have since been working non-stop to keep up with the demand for their local product. “The one thing with us, is […]
MAKING THE MOST OF TODAY’S WIRELESS DEVICES WITH PETER GREDIG AND FCC. Speaker Peter Gredig will help us understand the potential of smartphones in our wireless world. You’ll get insight into social media, apps beyond email, markets and weather, and the language of wireless communications. know what to look for in selecting a service provider learn how wireless can help in your day-to-day activities discover functionality you might […]
Are You Ready to Innovate? Learn how to grow your agri-business conference In early December, Perennia will be hosting the Growth Through Innovation Conference at the Perennia Innovation Centre, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The focus of the event is to share how others have innovated in any number of areas (for example, product development, marketing, packaging, human resources) and to be the kick start of […]
Wallboard and Wood Fiber Alternative Dairy Bedding Tour Using waste wallboard/wood fiber as a bedding material can be an economic bedding alternative for livestock bedding. The Resource Recovery Fund Board has provided funding to evaluate this alternative bedding to compare with sawdust/shaving bedding in two dairy barns. Analysis includes mastitis-causing bacteria testing on teats and in bedding material, potential contaminants, agricultural value, cow comfort (lay […]
Join Perennia livestock and field crop specialists for a barn walk to discuss forage quality of carrying beef cattle through the winter months. It will start at 10 AM and end around lunch time. Forage Quality and Carrying Beef Cattle Through the Winter November 10th from 10 AM to Noonish Jason Tilley’s Farm Barren Road, Higginsville, Middle Musquodoboit Barn Walk Flyer [PDF]
Notice of the 2012 Annual General Meeting Where: Nappan Pavilion Date: Saturday November 17, 2012 Time: 10:30 am Join us for our annual general meeting being held at the Nappan Pavilion on Saturday November 17, 2012 starting at 10:30 am. This will be an excellent opportunity for all members to receive an update Test Station activities as well as have valuable input into future activities. […]