Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

News from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1. Governments helping fruit sector seek new opportunities

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment.

2. Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

   Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.

3. Governments strengthening mental health services for international agricultural workers

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.8 million over 2 years to provide international agricultural workers (IAWs) in Ontario with enhanced access to mental health supports in Spanish, Tagalog, French and English.

4. Government of Canada announces funding to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of Canadian cereals

   Cereal crops are a staple of Canada’s agricultural sector.

5. Minister MacAulay announces research funding for an innovative, sustainable poultry sector

   Today, the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, toured the University of Guelph's research facilities to meet with researchers and learn about their innovative work in support of a sustainable poultry sector.

6. Terry Duguid to announce investments to the Canadian cereals sector

   Terry Duguid to announce investments to the Canadian cereals sector

7. Governments investing to improve Ontario farmland

   The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded over $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient.

8. Governments investing in initiatives to attract and retain agri-food labour

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this $4 million investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come.

9. Government of Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare

   Government of Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare

10. Government of Canada announces funding to advance sustainable farming practices in the organic sector

    Investing in organic farming research is essential for advancing sustainable practices, addressing the sector’s unique challenges, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Canadian organic products.