| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million to help build a strong and competitive agri-food workforce that will ensure people can continue to access the safe and healthy food grown and made in Ontario.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Canadian farmers and producers contribute nearly $140 billion to our national economy, and are responsible for more than 2 million jobs across the country. Even in the face of many challenges in 2021, Canadian farmers worked hard to ensure our agricultural sector remains an engine driving Canada’s economy – helping Canada to build back better.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of nearly $150,000 for the Canadian Wool Council to help build a more sustainable wool industry in Canada and spread awareness of the beneficial qualities of Canadian wool.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Canadian farmers are key players in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agriculture sector in Canada. Today, to support farmers in their efforts to tackle climate change, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, announced federal funding of up to $182.7 million for 12 recipient organizations to deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund across Canada.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2022 Crop Insurance Program.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Building on the success of the first cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today launched the application period for the second cohort. Minister Bibeau made the announcement at Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Future of Food Conference, in celebration of Canada's Agriculture Day, with members of the first cohort of the Council in attendance.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Government of Canada is supporting farmers through the climate challenges of today, including droughts, floods and other extreme weather, while investing in clean technology solutions that will build a healthier future for generations to come.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $326,688 in several innovative research projects aimed at strengthening the agriculture and agri-food industries, through the Ag Action Manitoba program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $680,900 under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support two major projects aimed at protecting animal health and managing disease in the provincial pork industry, federal Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Terry Duguid and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Canadians are trailblazers in agricultural innovation and environmental sustainability. Investments in research, development and innovation are crucial to helping Canada's agriculture sector preserve and protect our natural resources and environment.
