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 …
Gatineau – When food and other organic wastes are disposed of in landfills, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Municipal solid waste landfills are responsible for almost one‑quarter of Canada’s methane emissions, which are generated when biodegradable waste decomposes. Cutting methane emissions from all sources, including landfills, is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Winnipeg – Funding is now available for initiatives that will support Indigenous participation, address barriers, and build on opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food economy under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. As a result of engagements, two streams of funding have been developed …
Ottawa – During her recent visit to New Brunswick, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with local entrepreneurs, producers, government representatives, and industry experts in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Minister took part in roundtable discussions and tours highlighting the diversity of New Brunswick’s agri-food production and its contribution to the region’s sustainable development. Minister Bibeau’s visit …
