DRILLING PROGRAM SET FOR EAST KEMPTVILLE . . . GOT AN OPINION ABOUT DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC WASTE? USED TIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS? . . . . SEEDLING TECHNOLOGY PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING . . . . ANTIQUE LICENCE PLATES TO INCLUDE TRACTORS . . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

DRILLING PROGRAM SET FOR EAST KEMPTVILLE
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Avalon Rare Metals Inc. of Toronto is proceeding with an estimated $500,000 drilling program at its East Kemptville tin and indium site in Yarmouth County, N.S. The company said it has entered into an agreement with the surface-rights holder to secure required land access. http://halifaxchronicle.can.newsmemory.com/?token=BKqhht2yV7dqWeFnLnuNGA%3d%3d

GOT AN OPINION ABOUT DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC WASTE? USED TIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS?
Source: NSEF
Nova Scotia has now released a consultation paper on new stewardship regulations “Revising Our Path Forward: A public discussion paper about solid waste regulation in Nova Scotia.” It is a discussion paper on how many products in agriculture are currently disposed: used tires, plastic wrap, greenhouse containers, and the list goes on to include other items we all use, plastic bottles (bottle deposit program), oils, paints, electronics. (read more)

SEEDLING TECHNOLOGY PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING
Source: Farm Focus
J.D. Irving Ltd. has received $1,482,000 for its seedling technology project in Sussex, New Brunswick. When completed the mechanized state-of-the-art research facility at the tree nursery will use somatic embryogenesis to produce up to four million improved seedlings annually. (read more)

ANTIQUE LICENCE PLATES TO INCLUDE TRACTORS
Source: Service Nova Scotia
Government is expanding the antique licence plate program to include farm tractors that are 30 years old and over. “These special plates will recognize the uniqueness of these tractors,” said Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell, on behalf of Service Nova Scotia Minister Mark Furey. “The plates will also enable the antique tractor owners to participate and support community events such as parades, agricultural shows and community fairs.” About 100 active members participate in more than 24 agricultural fairs across the province. (read more)