Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay, has announced an expansion of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), allocating an additional $300 million to support farmers in becoming more climate resilient over the next three years. Among the 13 initial recipients, the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has been highlighted for its significant…

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay, met with provincial and territorial Agriculture Ministers to address key issues affecting Canada’s agriculture sector, particularly in relation to the Canada-United States trade relationship. The ministers highlighted the crucial integration of international supply chains for both Canadian and American producers and businesses. They reaffirmed their commitment to…

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced a new investment in 4-H Alberta, aimed at providing fresh opportunities for young people to engage in agriculture. This new funding will enhance 4-H Alberta’s ability to bridge the gap between urban and rural youth, while also focusing on safety and mental health programming. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural…

The Canadian government has introduced the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) as part of a $62.9-million allocation in Budget 2024. These programs aim to support community-based not-for-profit organizations in improving local food security for Canadians of all ages. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,…

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is receiving funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to advance the National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network Project. The project, titled “National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network,” aims to foster the advancement of women in Canadian agriculture through research, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization. The overarching…

To provide producers with more certainty heading into the summer months, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, is announcing an early list of regions that are eligible for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2024. “As a farmer myself, I know firsthand the challenges and uncertainty our producers face due to extreme weather,” says…

Producers across the Prairies now have an ally in their ongoing battle against weeds. The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) has officially launched PrairieWeeds.com, a comprehensive online platform designed to support the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN) through the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster. This development provides farmers, agronomists, and researchers with valuable resources to manage…