The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AWEDI provides grants of up to $100,000 to support business ventures led by primary … Read more
The Regional Extension Program is supporting 16 regional projects through a second round of funding with $1.5 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Farmers can improve things like soil health, water supply and management, greenhouse gas emissions and the impact from drought and wildfire. The regional projects will take place in communities … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms. Funding will be used to help with the adoption of new technologies and best management practices to support soil health, … Read more
New Brunswick potato producers who endured extraordinary costs resulting from excessive moisture during last year’s growing season will have access to financial assistance starting this November. The 2023 Canada-New Brunswick Potato AgriRecovery Initiative will compensate eligible potato producers for the extraordinary costs incurred to grow, harvest, store or dispose of last year’s potato crop. The … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) issued a statement: “Today, China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports covering the period of January 1 to December 31, 2023. I am deeply concerned by this announcement, and I want to be clear that our government will always support the agriculture sector as … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the launch of the new School Food Infrastructure Fund and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. As part of the $62.9-million announcement in Budget 2024, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will deliver these two programs aimed at supporting community-based not-for-profit organizations working to improve local … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the re-appointment of Geneviève Parent as a member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal for a three-year term, starting August 31, 2024. This will be her third consecutive term. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $22.6 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) announced up to $6,592,913 to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Bioproducts Cluster, led by BIC, will develop specialized technologies that turn renewable resources, such as agricultural residues, into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like … Read more
