Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are committed to ensuring farmers and processors have the tools they need to innovate, grow and prosper. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement is part of a commitment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to promote productivity and profitability for the sector. The programs are designed to help the industry position itself to respond to future opportunities and to realize its full potential as a significant contributor to the economy. Programs are also tailored with the flexibility to meet diverse regional requirements.
The partnership is a five-year, $3-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments that aims to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector and ensure continued innovation, growth and prosperity. The partnership includes $1 billion for federal activities and programs, and $2 billion in cost-shared programs delivered by provinces and territories on a 60-40 cost-shared basis.
In Nova Scotia, $37 million will be invested through provincially delivered programs focusing on markets and trade; science, research and innovation; environmental sustainability and climate change; risk management; value-added agriculture and agri-food processing; and public trust.
April 20, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: April 16 to April 20, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.3020 | -$0.0750 | $59.06 | -$3.40 | |
| Sows | $1.1067 | -$0.0638 | $50.20 | -$2.89 | |
| Carcass Value | $129.80 | -$7.48 | |||
April 13, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: April 9 to April 13, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.3770 | -$0.0931 | $62.46 | -$4.22 | |
| Sows | $1.1705 | -$0.0791 | $53.09 | -$3.59 | |
| Carcass Value | $137.27 | -$9.28 | |||
Antibiotic Changes – Effective December 2018
Below is a fact sheet prepared by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) on the changes to antibiotic purchases. While created by BCRC, this information is not necessarily cattle specific, as these factors apply to many livestock sectors. The list of the affected medications is included within the document (page 2).
April 6, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: April 2 to April 6, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.4701 | -$0.1038 | $66.68 | -$4.71 | |
| Sows | $1.2496 | -$0.0882 | $56.68 | -$4.00 | |
| Carcass Value | $146.56 | -$10.35 | |||
March 30, 3018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: March 26 to March 30, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.5739 | -$0.0649 | $71.39 | -$2.94 | |
| Sows | $1.3378 | -$0.0552 | $60.68 | -$2.50 | |
| Carcass Value | $156.90 | -$6.47 | |||
Farm Safety Nova Scotia Upcoming Courses
Contact Farm Safety Nova Scotia if you’re interested in any of these important workshops and training courses!
March 23, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: March 19 to March 23, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.6388 | -$0.0314 | $74.34 | -$1.42 | |
| Sows | $1.3930 | -$0.0267 | $63.19 | -$1.21 | |
| Carcass Value | $163.37 | -$3.13 | |||
March 16, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: March 12 to March 16, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.6702 | -$0.0027 | $75.76 | -$0.12 | |
| Sows | $1.4197 | -$0.0023 | $64.40 | -$0.10 | |
| Carcass Value | $166.50 | -$0.27 | |||