Applications open for 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

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Regina – The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are 4 awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and 3 runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. This year’s theme is “solutions to challenges in agriculture.” Scholarship applicants are encouraged to explore innovative farming practices, new technologies …

Announce Available Funding to Enhance ON’s Agri-Food Sector

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The following three initiatives support greater workforce diversity and supply and on-farm sustainability improvements: Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (deadline is December 3, 2024) Labour Force Management …

Helping Fruit Sector Seek New Opportunities

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment. Growers are replanting more than 94 acres of apples and …

Governments Investing to Improve Ontario Farmland

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STRAFFORDVILLE – The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded over $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient. The funding, through the first intake of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, is supporting the planting of grasslands and trees, reducing tillage, and creating water retention ponds. These improvements help …

Govts Investing to Increase Workforce Diversity in Agriculture

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), AWEDI provides grants of up to $100,000 to support business ventures led by primary agricultural …

Strengthening Sustainability & Productivity of Ontario Farms

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ST. GEORGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms. Funding will be used to help with the adoption of new technologies and best management practices to support soil health, water quality, and …

Govts Investing in Innovation to Strengthen Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake will support investments …

Governments Partnering to Boost Innovation in Food Production

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $22.6 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative is supporting 319 farming and agri-food businesses to help them invest in innovative technology, equipment or processes that will expand …

Governments Investing in Horticultural Research and Innovation

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VINELAND – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $23.55 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in horticultural research, innovation and commercialization activities, and research infrastructure, all to benefit Ontario farmers and consumers. “By investing in practical solutions for the horticulture sector, we can help ensure farmers have the tools and knowledge they need …

Investing in Seed Facility to Support Economic Growth

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $330,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to enhance the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The SPUD Unit supports farmers and the wider agriculture and food industry by offering testing for plant diseases and providing a stock of healthy plants to …