Category Archives: Industry News & Events
SPANS, in cooperation with the Maritime Beef Test Society, AgSights and provincial sheep associations, have teamed to offer a 2021 Central Ram Evaluation to be hosted in Nappan, Nova Scotia. This Central Ram Test is designed to provide Canadian purebred and commercial sheep producers with the necessary tools to evaluate the genetic potential of their […]
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture have released their newest CAP sheep industry program: The Sheep 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 The application deadline is November 30, 2020.
The SPANS 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
During these challenging times, the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd (CCWG) wool depot is still in operation. The Wool Collection Depot is accepting wool with the shipment to go August 22 (earliest) or September 5 (latest). The date is dependent on the trucking company’s availability and will be communicated ASAP. Please contact: Bert Meyer, Hummingbird […]
In February 2016, the Prime Minister announced a new process for Governor in Council appointments. This new process is intended to be open, transparent, merit-based, and focused on identifying high-quality candidates who demonstrate Canada’s diversity. This process will be used to select new directors to serve on Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. The […]
The Maritime Beef Test Society (MBTS) will be carrying out a Ram Evaluation Program from June-September 2021. If interested, please see the 2021 Ram Intent Memo. Intents are due by October 16, 2020 to maritimebeef@eastlink.ca.