Funds will help processors modernize their businesses to improve efficiency and ensure food safety TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing sector. “Ontario’s dairy processors work tirelessly to ensure their …
Saskatoon – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Invested through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and the Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the commitment includes $12.2 million for 56 ADF research projects and $2.5 million to …
Innovative new equipment will help businesses operate more efficiently while meeting growing demand Montague – Atlantic Canada has established itself as a key player within the national and global agri-food industries. Distinctive products emerging from Prince Edward Island continue to grow and strengthen this high-potential sector. The Government of Canada is investing to help three agri-food businesses in eastern PEI …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss the next steps in the Government of Canada’s efforts to stabilize food prices across the country. As part of the meeting, the Competition Bureau shared the results of its market study ꟷ Canada Needs More Grocery …
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 …
