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 […]
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December 5, 2012, Guelph: The CFIA has just announced that criminal charges have been laid following an investigation into the removal of 31 Shropshire sheep from a federally quarantined farm in Eastern Ontario on or about April 2, 2012. The Canadian Sheep Federation supports the continued actions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in relation […]
From the Truro Daily News December 1, 2012 Ruth and Greta Mathewson of Upperbrook Farm in North River received the environmental farm stewardship award here Thursday at the Nova Scotia Federation of Agricultural annual general meeting. “As farmers it is our goal to leave the land better than we found it,” said Ruth Mathewson, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Parasitic worms are a serious problem in sheep and goats on many farms, and reports of resistance to wormers are increasing in Nova Scotia, as in many parts of the world. The barber pole worm is also much more of a problem in temperate countries than in the past, and has emerged as a serious […]
Update from Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers- Cathy Vallsi It is that time of year again. Please find attached instructions and a map to find the Wool Depot as well as some instructions on how wool should be delivered. The depot is pretty full right now so unless you have a small lot, I would ask […]
Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture will be offering an on-farm composting course on October 19 and 20, 2012 as part of their ‘Learn 2 Farm Program’ This practical training course is based on sound science and techniques, to help grow your farm! During this 2-day course, participants will learn: • The basic biological processes involved in making compost. […]
The annual field day at the Nappan Experimental farm will be held on Saturday October 20, 2012. This event will feature presentations from speakers on forage production and quality as well as beneficial fatty acids is sheep, and alternative finishing on different pasture types. the presentations will be followed by lunch and a tour of the current […]