New program to benefit agricultural lands
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
New Brunswick farmers have access to new resources to help them conserve and enhance the resiliency of their land.
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Minister MacAulay announces Food Waste Reduction Challenge winners
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
From farm to plate, through production, processing, distribution, retail, food service and at home, over half of Canada’s annual food supply is reportedly wasted or lost.
Minister MacAulay attends Seafood Expo North America in Boston to promote Canadian seafood
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Building on a successful mission to Southeast Asia where he officially opened Canada’s first-ever trade office for agriculture and seafood in the Indo-Pacific region, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to Boston, Massachusetts this week to attend Seafood Expo North America, the largest seafood trade exposition in North America.
Minister MacAulay marks the retirement of Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, congratulated Doug Chorney on his upcoming retirement from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), effective April 30, 2024, and thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians.
Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Canadian Grain Commission
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Lonny McKague as Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).
Minister MacAulay announces over $97 million to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced more than $97 million under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.
Minister MacAulay announces support for Animal Health Canada’s work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
By protecting Canadian livestock through proactive prevention and preparedness measures for diseases, we’re supporting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the agricultural sector.
Help on the way to British Columbia veterinarian clinics that treat farm animals
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Clinics that help B.C. farmers and ranchers care for their animals will have extra sets of skilled hands in their offices through a new program that covers summer placement costs for both veterinary and veterinary technologist students.
Parliamentary Secretary Kevin Lamoureux announces $11.2M investment to drive innovation in Canadian wheat sector
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
The Canadian wheat sector is an economic powerhouse that produces about 4% of the world’s total supply of wheat and durum and accounts for about 13% of total volume of world exports. As global demand for Canadian wheat grows, it is imperative for the Canadian wheat sector to be ready to meet that demand and contribute to global food security, while becoming more resilient to climate change impacts. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of supporting projects that help produce more food with a smaller environmental footprint.
Minister MacAulay announces funding to York University to support underrepresented agri-food entrepreneurs across Canada
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $476,742 in funding over the next two years to York University’s YSpace, an innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs.