Small Lot Pork Producer Management & Production
B.C. Pork has published a new resource for pasture-pig farmers with small herds, to help guide their production and provide advice on animal health.
Small Lot Pork Producer Management & Production was published June 1, 2020. For the Nova Scotia version of this, please see the Intro to Small Scale Pig Production resource created by Pork Nova Scotia and Perennia.
Maritime AgCast
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 will air episodes bi-weekly, ranging in topic from disease management, forage and pasture management, vehicle compliance and many others!
Ensure you subscribe in advance to your favourite podcast platform such as Spotify, iTunes, Google and Anchor.
Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness Webinar
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.
August 4, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: August 4 to August 7, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.3555 | $0.0722 | $61.49 | $3.27 | |
| Sows | $1.1522 | $0.0614 | $52.26 | $2.78 | |
| Carcass Value | $135.13 | $7.20 | |||
July 27, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: July 27 to July 31, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.2833 | $0.0492 | $58.21 | $2.23 | |
| Sows | $1.0908 | $0.0418 | $49.48 | $1.90 | |
| Carcass Value | $127.93 | $4.90 | |||
July 20, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: July 20 to July 24, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.2341 | $0.0337 | $55.98 | $1.53 | |
| Sows | $1.0490 | $0.0286 | $47.58 | $1.30 | |
| Carcass Value | $123.03 | $3.36 | |||
Selection Process for New FCC Directors
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 Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau recognizes the importance of having strong leaders on FCC’s Board of Directors, who will support her in fulfilling her mandate to help make Canada’s agricultural sector safer, stronger, and more innovative.
To ensure that FCC continues to effectively deliver on its mandate, the government are looking for candidates with the ability to provide the vision needed to attain that mandate and realize the organization’s strategic direction.
Interested individuals are invited to apply for these positions.
July 13, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: July 13 to July 17, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.2004 | $0.0025 | $54.45 | $0.11 | |
| Sows | $1.0203 | $0.0021 | $46.28 | $0.10 | |
| Carcass Value | $119.67 | $0.25 | |||
Open Farm Day 2020
Due to public health recommendations and the ongoing risk of COVID-19, Open Farm Day will be a virtual only event this year!
Registration closes July 31, 2020.
To register please visit the NSFA Public Trust webpage.
July 6, 2020 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: July 6 to July 10, 2020
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.1979 | $0.0073 | $54.34 | $0.33 | |
| Sows | $1.0182 | $0.0062 | $46.19 | $0.28 | |
| Carcass Value | $119.42 | $0.73 | |||