BEEF SECTOR gets funding
A Nova Scotia Cattle Producers project will receive $89,100 in federal funding.
It is designed to improve animal health and farm safety and increase producers’ return on investment in the province’s beef sector.
The Cattle producers association is contributing $130,000 to the Safe Handling of Cattle Program.
As well, federal and provincial funding will be provided under the Canada-Nova Scotia Growing Forward 2 Agreement.
Water treatment firm honoured
Livestock Water Recycling Inc. president Ross Thurston has received the 3M Environmental Innovation Award.
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The award was created in 2009 to recognize individuals who make innovative contributions to environmental change that benefits Canada.
LWR designs and manufactures treatment systems for the livestock industry that recycle clean, potable water from manure. It also segregates and concentrates valuable fertilizer nutrients.
“Thurston’s system can dramatically reduce fresh water withdrawals on hog and dairy farms by 40 percent.
“At a time when drought is becoming an increasing threat to our planet, this is the kind of ingenuity that deserves the recognition the 3M Award will bring,” said Gavin Fitch, chair of the 3M Environmental Innovation Award Committee.
VIVE opens New plant
Vive Crop Protection Inc. recently opened its new manufacturing plant, which will enable it to commercially produce its advanced product formulations.
The technologies will provide enhanced agronomic performance and new application opportunities for farmers.
The new plant is located at Halltech Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of polymer emulsions.
