Uncertainty looms as federal cuts hit N.S. research farm

Staff at an Agriculture Agri-Food Canada research farm in Nappan, N.S., were given notice of cuts on Thursday, and the ...

Nova Scotians could get 10% discount on local produce through new initiative

An Annapolis Valley farmer is excited about a new provincial pilot program that will help lessen the cost of local produce ...
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Halifax grain elevator's uncertain future changing cost equation for soybeans, wheat, wood pellets

Before the end of January, most farms will have purchased soybean seeds in time for spring planting, said James Kinsman of Windcrest Farms and WCF Grain Solutions, near Berwick. But before placing ...
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Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says a program to bring wind-generated electricity to 11 large customers is keeping the province on track to meet its goal of producing 80 per cent of its ...
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Nova Scotia advocacy group takes aim at province's bid to promote open-net fish farms

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia advocacy group opposed to open-net salmon farms is criticizing the provincial government’s new coastal mapping tool, saying it does little more than promote an industry that ...

Cape Breton farms get creative to bring in business

This past summer season was dry and hot, making it a difficult time for farms across Nova Scotia. But this winter, farms in Cape Breton are coming up with new ways to get people to visit. The CBC's ...