Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced the development of a risk management strategy being undertaken by the Manitoba Pork Council for pork producers to recover from the devastation caused by potential outbreaks of diseases, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea. The Manitoba Pork Council will receive an investment of $482,158 towards a two-year project that aims to … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) participated in CropConnect to announce funding for new projects that will help Canada’s grain industry manage risk and build public trust. The Canada Grains Council will receive over $430,000 to develop a pilot insurance product for grain exporters to address the risks they face of having their shipments rejected at the … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) on behalf of Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.), along with provincial representives, announced $2 million in funding for grape growers to support projects that will help grow the province’s wine grape industry. The new Marketing and Vineyard Improvement Programming (MVIP) will assist grape growers … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced two appointments to the Canadian Dairy Commission. Jennifer Hayes has been re-appointed as Commissioner and Robert Ingratta has been appointed as a Chairperson, replacing Alistair Johnston. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-4327.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced nearly $8.1 million in funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for livestock and forage-related research. This includes $4.9 million in funding for 27 research projects and $3.2 million in operational funding for the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. The full release is … Read more
B.C. businesses are partnering with the federal and provincial governments to help their business grow, produce and pollinate. An innovation project proposed by the University of the Fraser Valley and the Worker Bee Honey Company was selected to receive $170,320 to support the development of an automated honey extraction information system to improve honey harvesting in … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) launched the application process for a first Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. A group of young Canadians will provide valuable advice on agriculture and agri-food issues that matter most to them – everything from sustainable agriculture, market diversification and innovation, to the digital shift, intergenerational transfers and mental health. The council will … Read more
The Ontario and federal governments are helping meat processing businesses continue to produce safe, high-quality products that consumers enjoy with over $220,000 in cost-share funding to support 25 projects at provincially licenced abattoir businesses in Ontario. These funding initiatives, when combined with contributions from the abattoir businesses, will collectively result in approximately $1.7 million in investments to … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $11 million in funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for 47 crop-related research projects through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund. In addition to funding provided by the federal and provincial governments, projects supported through the ADF are also receiving $8.7 million in funding from … Read more
Since September 2019, the federal and provincial governments have committed more than $221,000 to support 135 projects. These projects will help beekeepers make improvements to better manage pests, diseases and other stressors and grow their bee-related business. The funding was provided through a targeted application intake under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The full release is available online. … Read more
