Valuable wheat research across the country will receive crucial funding through the newly announced Canadian National Wheat Cluster, worth more than $20 million over five years. Administered by the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), the Wheat Cluster will fund research projects that advance wheat genetics, agronomy and sustainability for the benefit of Canadian farmers. Jake…

Through Alberta’s Broadband Strategy, the Alberta government is investing $390 million over five years in rural broadband service so Albertans can stay connected, improve digital literacy, support their livelihoods and improve access to education, health care, and the global marketplace. The initiative builds upon an existing agreement between the two levels of government. Back on…

Recent research examining worker shortages throughout Canada’s agricultural industry is projecting that the fruit and vegetable industry will bear the brunt of the domestic labour gap and could be required to fill more than 35,000 jobs during its peak season by 2030. This funding, published in the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council’s (CAHRC) latest labour…