Brandon – Manitoba’s AgriInsurance program is expected to provide farmers with nearly $5 billion in coverage on an estimated 9.55 million acres for the upcoming crop year, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. The ministers released details indicating that 2024 AgriInsurance premiums will be lower than they were in 2023 for most crops …
Brandon – The Canada and Manitoba governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing $450,000 over 3 years towards the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) to provide access to professional counselling services to Manitoba’s agricultural community, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Premier Wab Kinew and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. The ministers noted that this …
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 …
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 …
Ottawa – This week is World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”, which builds on the momentum from previous years and calls for united and coordinated action to protect the effectiveness of antimicrobials and address this global health challenge. In Canada and around the world, microbes that cause infections are becoming increasingly resistant …
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 …
