Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

News from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1. African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program projects

   On May 17, 2024, the Government of Canada announced over $9.6 million in funding for 29 projects under the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP). The projects must be completed by March 31, 2025.

2. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin announces over $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry to prevent and prepare for a possible African swine fever outbreak

   The Government of Canada is protecting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention and preparedness measures for African swine fever (ASF).

3. Ministers MacAulay and Lamontagne issue statement on Grocery Sector Code of Conduct

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and André Lamontagne, Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food issued the following statement regarding the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct:

4. Investing to Grow Agriculture and Food Exports

   More than 175 projects approved for funding through the Grow Ontario Market Initiative

5. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million In Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

   Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over 5 years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI).

6. Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge

   Today, as part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge, Clean Works Inc. and Genecis Bioindustries Inc.

7. Government of Canada announces investment in research to promote more diverse crop rotations on farms

   Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector.

8. Lloyd Longfield to announce new investments in Canadian field crop research

   Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, will announce new investments in Canadian field crop research to address climate change, advance economic growth and support resiliency of the sector.

9. Parliamentary Secretary Badawey announces funding for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient fruit varieties

   Canadian farmers produce a wide range of fruits, including apples and tender fruit like peaches, pears, and apricots, that contribute steadily to Canada’s economy—with most of Canada’s tender fruit and apples grown in Ontario.

10. Government of Canada to announce funding to support competitiveness and resiliency in the tender fruit sector

    Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to help tender fruit producers reduce their environmental impact while staying competitive.