Edmonton – Farm families have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to more support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. Farm life can be extremely demanding, with unpredictable challenges that affect the mental health and well-being of everyone in the family. The is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports …
Victoria – BC farmers looking to grow their businesses in the face of rising costs are getting support for accessing new technologies from items such as robotic and automated equipment, farm management software and digital sensors, which will help them increase production, efficiency and profitability. The new BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program will provide as much as $3 million over …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement in response to the release of the dispute settlement panel report regarding Canada’s administration of its dairy tariff rate quotas under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): “Canada is very pleased with the dispute settlement panel’s …
$1.65 million investment supporting research at Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station THUNDER BAY – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.65 million over five years to support research programming, knowledge transfer and the operations and management of the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS). This multi-year funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will …
Canada and Ontario committing up to $25 million to boost efficiency in farming and food processing WATERDOWN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $25 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. Through the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative, funding will be …
Melville – The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced forecasted payments under the suite of business risk management programs, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). With approximately 30% of the 2023 Crop Insurance Program claim payouts already paid to producers, forecasts indicate that total program payments could reach $1.85 billion. Most producers are eligible for advance payments on …
Edmonton – Applications open October 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program to support livestock producers facing extraordinary costs due to this year’s dry conditions. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery …
Canada and Ontario investing $8 million to help apple, tender fruit and grape growers create new opportunities LINCOLN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help apple, tender fruit, and wine grape producers grow popular varieties of produce. The initial apple and tender fruit intake …
Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada who are dealing with extraordinary costs due to drought conditions and wildfires. Canadian farmers and ranchers in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have faced a number of challenges this growing …
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative funding projects that boost production and increase trade opportunities for home grown products TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agri-food research and innovation projects that will help Ontario develop new technologies, practices and solutions for the agri-food sector. …
