The governments of Canada and Ontario will soon be accepting applications for a new round of project funding to help farmers improve environmental sustainability and water quality in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds. Starting January 20, 2021, applications will be accepted for a new intake under the Lake Erie Agriculture Demonstrating Sustainability (LEADS) … Read more
To date, 156 projects valued at $7 million have been approved under the federal-provincial-territorial Partnership in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. In 2019-2020, 114 projects valued at $6.5 million were funded, and 121 projects valued at $5.8 million were funded in 2018-2019. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued the following statement: “In an incredible show of strength and resilience, our hardworking farmers and food businesses across Canada are expected to post another record year for agri-food exports, despite all the challenges that COVID-19 has thrown their way. Indications are that Canada is on track to surpass our … Read more
Liberal MP Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing up to $5.9 million for on-farm research activities. Under the project farmers and scientists will work in collaboration to develop and implement new technologies and best practices for environmental management. The Living Lab-Eastern Prairies project has been launched throughout the last … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.8 million to improve food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity at provincial abattoirs. Nearly 50 projects are being supported to help modernize meat plants and ensure they continue to produce high-quality, Ontario meat products. The projects being funded in this intake include: Enhancements to ventilation, refrigeration … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $200,000 in renewed funding for the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, a Saskatchewan initiative delivered by Canadian Western Agribition. The funding will take the program into 2023, allowing for two additional cycles of mentorship matches. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326. Applications are being accepted for the 2021 … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of $3.7 million for two projects in support of Farm Management Canada at the Agriculture Excellence Conference. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) took part in the 96th Congress of the Union des producteurs agricoles, where she announced investments totalling more than $4.2 million to establish the Living Laboratories Initiative in Quebec’s Saint Pierre Lake region. Carried out in collaboration with the UPA and many partners from the agri food industry, federal, provincial … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, my provincial and territorial colleagues and I concluded our annual FPT meeting, where we have been seeking common ground on meaningful reforms to the financial safety net available to farmers under the business risk management (BRM) programs. Building on all the emergency supports we … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing up to $11.5 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for two new programs, one of which will assist meat processors on projects to rapidly increase processing capacity, and one that will help farmers adjust to current market challenges. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326.
