Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

News from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1. New funding to support agricultural workforce on Prince Edward Island

   A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.

2. Applications now open for the 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

   The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship.

3. Saskatchewan’s New Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Announced 

   The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina.

4. New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security

   Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.

5. Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

6. Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

   This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.

7. Sustainability and growth in the Canadian beef sector

   The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 5 projects aimed at driving growth in the Canadian beef sector.

8. Minister MacAulay announces funding for innovations in sustainable agricultural technology

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the AgriInnovate Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

9. AgriInnovate Program: Innovations in sustainable agriculture

   The Government of Canada is investing over $7.2 million in 4 innovative projects aimed at improving sustainability in Canadian agriculture.

10. Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to China

    Last week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and key Canadian stakeholders to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and exporters, and reinforce Canada's commitment to exploring ways to support fair competition, a level playing field for businesses, and more open, sustainable and inclusive trade.