The NSFA has worked with farmers and industry for years to help conserve our local species at risk. Many iconic species associated with farmland are under threat, such as barn … Continued
One of the recent initiatives of the Species At Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program, is providing barn swallow nesting cups to farmers to protect the endangered species. These … Continued
As part of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Program, we ask questions about wildlife. These can be related to nuisance issues on the farm (e.g. starlings, deer), but when the … Continued
The Nova Scotia agricultural industry is committed to taking steps towards reducing its environmental footprint while striving to produce high quality food for consumers. A recent example of a new … Continued
To be a successful farmer one must first know the nature of the soil – Xenophon, Oeconomicus, 400 BC With all the talk around carbon sequestration in agricultural soils as … Continued
With recent world events, markets are fluctuating, supply chains are struggling and costs are increasing. With the high costs of fertilizer, many farmers are re-evaluating their cropping systems for this … Continued
Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) is a multi-stream program that will help to develop and implement farming practices to help tackle climate change. ACS is a program within the Natural Climate … Continued
When the NSDA introduced changes to the Soil & Water Sustainability Program this spring, one of the highlights was an increase in the funding for Enhancing Riparian and Agro-Ecosystem Health … Continued
Pesticides are an important tool farmers rely on for protecting their crops. When used appropriately by well-trained people, the environmental impacts of pesticide use can be minimized. In our day-to-day … Continued
As part of the Government of Canada’s strengthened climate plan, the new Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports the development and adoption of clean technology for sustainable growth in Canada’s … Continued
