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January 29, 2025 News

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 3 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced a reduction of 25 basis points to its key interest rates, to 3 per cent. This move is a part of a broader plan to normalize the Bank’s balance sheet and end quantitative tightening. Asset purchases will restart in early March, gradually stabilizing and modestly growing the balance sheet…

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January 29, 2025 News

AgriInvest 2025: Navigating new requirements with Alberta EFP

Recent updates to the AgriInvest program have introduced new requirements for certain farming operations. If you’re farm’s average Allowable Net Sales (ANS) over the past three years is $1 million or more, you’ll need to complete an eligible agri-environmental risk assessment to continue participating in the program. While this change may seem challenging, it also…

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January 28, 2025 News

Canadian beef industry works together to tackle trade challenges and go global

The Canadian Beef Advisors are excited to unveil the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy, which aims to enhance profitability, growth, and the global reputation of Canadian beef as a high-quality product. “The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the way for the next generation,”…

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January 28, 2025 News

Feeder Associations of Alberta celebrate 50 years of service

As the Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) celebrate nearly 50 years of service, they continue to provide essential loans to livestock producers in their communities. From January 30th to February 1st, the 45 local Feeder Associations will gather in Red Deer to discuss business and future planning. “By partnering in livestock financing, our associations have…

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January 27, 2025 News

Farm groups urge reversal of capital gains inclusion rate

Over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers, represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), are urging the Government of Canada to reverse its decision on the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance introducing a Notice of…

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January 7, 2025 Business Tools

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program opens applications for 2025-2026

The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program year. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35, and involved in any aspect of the beef supply chain, this is your chance to be paired with an industry leader for a nine-month mentorship. The CYL program, established by…

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January 2, 2025 News

Alberta simplifies Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program

The Government of Alberta has made some updates to the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, aiming to reduce red tape and streamline the application process for registered partnerships. As of December 10, 2024, registered partnerships can now apply using a single application when investing at least $10 million to build or expand a value-added agricultural…

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December 6, 2024 News

New regulations to protect Alberta’s agricultural lands and environment

The Government of Alberta has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring responsible renewable energy development. These measures are designed to protect Alberta’s iconic landscapes, agricultural lands, and the environment for future generations. Over the past decade, Alberta’s renewable energy sector has seen rapid growth. However, the regulations governing this development have not kept pace, leading…

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December 4, 2024 News

Canadian beef producers celebrate new trade agreement with Indonesia

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the country, is excited about the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia. This development came during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, where Canada’s Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a bilateral dialogue on sanitary and…

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December 3, 2024 News

Alberta producers named among Canada’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmers

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program has named two operations as its national winners. Congratulations to Lorin and Daniel Doerksen of Gemstone Cattle Company (Gem, Alberta), and Alison Blouin and Simon Plante of Polyculture Plante 1987 Inc (Saint-Pétronille, Quebec). The OYF program, celebrating its 44th year, recognizes farmers aged 18-39 who exemplify excellence in their…

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November 30, 2024 News

Alberta’s new plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

The Alberta government in introducing a One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Framework for Action (AMR Framework). This comprehensive plan aims to tackle AMR through coordinated efforts across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications that once effectively treated them. This…

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November 29, 2024 News

Alberta invests $5 million in wetland restoration projects

The provincial government has announced a $5 million investment through the Wetland Replacement Program. This funding will support the construction or restoration of seven wetland projects across more than 165 hectares. Wetlands play a crucial role in Alberta’s ecosystem by acting as natural “sponges” that store and gradually release water, mitigating the impacts of extreme…

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