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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan. This investment includes $7.2 million to support 39 new crop research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and $2.5 million through the Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) to study the long-term management of herbicide-resistant kochia and wild oats. The full … Read more

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced an investment of up to $2,256,786 for Atlantic Beef Products Inc. (ABPI) in Albany, PEI, through the Kosher and Halal Investment Program. This program helps federally regulated beef and veal processing establishments adopt technologies and processing equipment that support increased efficiency and profitability of kosher and/or halal production. The full … Read more

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the launch of a new program in Alberta funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The new three-year, $10-million Growing Greenhouses program aims to stimulate industry growth and provide fresh fruit and vegetables to Albertans throughout the year. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are introducing a new pilot program that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices while saving money. Starting in the 2026 crop year, Manitoba farmers who plant perennial forage crops on marginal land will receive a 15 per cent discount on Forage Establishment Insurance premiums. The governments of Canada and Manitoba have also … Read more

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) met with the Board of Directors from SeaRoots Alliance during a roundtable event in Souris, PEI, joined by Liberal MP Kent MacDonald (Cardigan, PEI). The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.

The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program will be opening for eligible farmers to apply to develop or update a farm business plan and prepare a growth strategy for their farm operations. Eligible farmers will also be able to apply for funding to implement their growth strategy, including support for on-farm infrastructure and other investments, … Read more

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced the reappointment of Jennifer Hayes, as Chairperson of the Canadian Dairy Commission, for an additional 4-year term, effective Dec. 23, 2025. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced a revamped program for Prince Edward Island farmers. Through mentorship, project funding, and training, the Future Farmer Program 2.0 helps farmers set and prioritize sustainable business goals while strengthening the planning, management, and technical skills needed for success. The revamped program builds on the previous Future Farmer program by increasing investments for successful applicants, and now includes two subprograms to … Read more

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are four awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. Students are invited to submit a creative three-minute video or 1,000-word essay discussing solutions to challenges in agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 … Read more

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) met with members of the Prince Edward Island agriculture and aquaculture industries, to discuss the announcement made by Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) on Sept. 5 on new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian industries. The announcement included additional funding for the AgriMarketing Program to increase the capacity of … Read more