Alberta’s Budget 2025 boosts agriculture

Last week, the province of Alberta unveiled Budget 2025, with some investments aimed at transforming the agricultural sector.

RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, detailed the province’s strategic initiatives to advance agricultural research and bolster small and medium-sized enterprises.

In a recent statement, Minister Sigurdson emphasized the province’s strategic focus on transforming the agricultural sector.

“We are advancing cutting-edge research in agriculture and supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, we are strengthening our agricultural infrastructure, ensuring quicker and more affordable services for livestock producers and veterinarians,” Minister Sigurdson explained. “We’re supporting innovation, attracting investment, and building a resilient economy for the future.”

The key agricultural investments include:

• $1.8 million allocated to Western Crop Innovations for cutting-edge crop research
• $780,000 designated to support small and medium sized meat processors
• $3.1 million for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to establish a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic laboratory, providing quicker and more affordable diagnostics for livestock producers and veterinarians

You can find more information on Budget 2025, here.