September 14, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: September 14 to September 18, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.5476 | $0.1010 | $70.20 | $4.58 | |
| Sows | $1.3155 | $0.0859 | $59.67 | $3.89 | |
| Carcass Value | $154.28 | $10.07 | |||
CEBA Extension
The Federal Government announced August 31, 2020 that the deadline for applying for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) has been extended to October 31, 2020, making the program accessible longer to Canadians. Additional information can be found on the Government of Canada website.
Advisory Direct Sales Producers
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, community shared agriculture deliveries and sales through small or alternative retailers.”
If you direct sell to consumers and would like to take part in this confidential survey, please contact Elizabeth Morgan at elizabeth.morgan@novascotia.ca with your name, farm name, and the region your operation is situated. A department staff member will contact you about the survey this September.
September 8, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: September 8 to September 11, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.4466 | $0.0045 | $65.62 | $0.20 | |
| Sows | $1.2296 | $0.0038 | $55.77 | $0.17 | |
| Carcass Value | $144.21 | $0.45 | |||
August 31, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: August 31 to September 4, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.4421 | $0.0411 | $65.41 | $1.86 | |
| Sows | $1.2258 | $0.0349 | $55.60 | $1.58 | |
| Carcass Value | $143.76 | $4.10 | |||
COVID-19 Financial Support Programs Available to Canadian Pork Producers
An updated list compiled by the Canadian Pork Council of COVID-19 Financial Support Programs Available to Canadian Pork Producers
August 24, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: August 24 to August 28, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.4010 | $0.0253 | $63.55 | $1.15 | |
| Sows | $1.1909 | $0.0215 | $54.02 | $0.98 | |
| Carcass Value | $139.67 | $2.52 | |||
August 17, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: August 17 to August 21, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.3757 | $0.0166 | $62.40 | $0.75 | |
| Sows | $1.1693 | $0.0141 | $53.04 | $0.64 | |
| Carcass Value | $137.15 | $1.65 | |||
August 10, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: August 10 to August 14, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.3591 | $0.0036 | $61.65 | $0.16 | |
| Sows | $1.1552 | $0.0031 | $52.40 | $0.14 | |
| Carcass Value | $135.49 | $0.36 | |||
COVID-19 Financial support for farmers and food processors
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
Learn more about at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website.