Canada and Ontario providing up to $1 million to boost production TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over two years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector. The Maple Production Improvement Initiative will provide eligible maple syrup producers access to …
Canada to respond to avian influenza outbreaks in BC
Ottawa – Avian influenza continues to be a significant threat to poultry production in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to reinforcing the sector’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks in the future. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $1.81 million over three years to support the British Columbia (BC) Poultry Association’s preparation for …
Govt on Mexico’s ban of use of genetically engineered corn
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: “Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings initiated by the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) regarding the use of genetically engineered corn in tortillas and dough. Canada …
Investing in precision agri technology for local Verner farm
Verner – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $31,796 under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program for the François Delorme farm, a family-owned farm operation in Verner that produces soybean, canola, oats, wheat and corn. Funding will …
Investment for Western Grains Research Foundation announced
Saskatoon – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Agronomy, or the science and practice of crop production and farmland management, brings together knowledge of how plants, soils, insects, microorganisms and climate interact …
Boosting Fromagerie L’Ancêtre’s growth
Over $1M from CED and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will enable the SME to boost its growth and enhance its productivity in new Trois-Rivières plant. Trois-Rivières – The Government of Canada is granting a total of up to $1,077,100 in financial assistance to Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, a business with environmentally friendly production methods that manufactures several varieties of organic cheeses and …
Bolstering Honey Bee Health
Governments investing over $1.3 million to help beekeepers improve their operations TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario. “Honey bees and the producers who care for them play a vital role in the production and diversity of …
Help for Alberta farmers impacted by wildfire and drought
Edmonton – The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks. Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until September 29. The Government of Alberta and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have reopened the program recognizing that wildfires and extremely dry conditions have affected many farmers and ranchers since …
Minister MacAulay meets with beef, cattle, crops stakeholders in Alberta
Ottawa – The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, met with Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, as well as stakeholders and industry representatives from national and provincial beef, cattle and crops sectors on August 2, 2023, to discuss ways to expand exports and the economic growth of the sector, while ensuring the region remains a global leader …
Canada, BC help farmers with climate adaptation, drought
Victoria – British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and ranchers can better prepare for and mitigate impacts of climate change, while continuing to support the province’s food security and a sustainable environment through funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Funding is available via the Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program. The BMP Program is now open for its first round …