by Joan LeBlanc
A large number of dairy producers and Holstein breeders are expected to take part in the National Holstein Convention in Charlottetown, April 24-27. “We’ve got more than 470 people already registered for the Master Breeders gala evening and we’re expecting it will top 500,” said event chair Chris MacBeath in late March.

by George Fullerton
Every two years, the Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show comes along like a biennial rite of spring at the Moncton Coliseum. The show is an opportunity to check out the latest in agricultural technology, meet manufacturer reps and sales teams, and get caught up with friends from across the region.

by Emily Leeson
“These are exciting times for the wine industry here in Nova Scotia,” said Lawrence MacAulay on Feb. 28. He was in Nova Scotia on what turned out to be his last day as the federal agriculture minister. The next day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved him to Veterans Affairs.

by Amy Sangster
The old saying that every cloud has a silver lining actually may hold some relevance to air pollution and acid rain. Acid rain has been recognized as an environmental problem for decades. It has devastated aquatic ecosystems in streams, lakes, and marshes, and has also impacted plants and animals that are sensitive to its effects.