Reading Time: 5 minutes Non-profit southern Alberta research institute showcases its growth in ag innovation on heels of federal cutbacks.
From deep cuts to double growth: Farming Smarter defies research crisis
As federal closures gut rural research, a southern Alberta non-profit secures $1.2M to 'make the mistakes' so producers don't have to
Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food
Companies and non-profits hiring young people for agriculture or agri-food jobs may be able to get federal funding for those workers’ wages.
China has reduced tariffs on Canadian canola, peas, federal government confirms
China has suspended anti-discrimination tariffs on canola meal and peas until the end of the year and reduced tariffs on canola seed, Canada’s government confirmed today.
International trade minister visits Singapore, Vietnam
Canada’s minister of international trade met with Vietnam and Singapore government officials to emphasize the need for free trade, highlight Canadian agri-food products, and to announce projects aimed at strenghtening trade with those nations.
Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois
Agriculture must be pushed as a sector of expansion and investment opportunity in Canada said Kody Blois ahead of the Future of Food conference in Ottawa on Feb. 9.
Grain Growers of Canada calls for clarity, transparency on AAFC research cuts
Grain Growers of Canada is calling for more clarity from the federal government following cutbacks to Agriculture and Agri-Food staff and research centres.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency hit by job cuts
The union representing most of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff warned of potential food safety concerns after workers learned of coming job cuts.
Government silence loud on AAFC cuts
Fiscal responsibility should mean owning the responsibility for fiscal decisions
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada’s federal government trumpets fiscal responsibility; their silence on a day of massive Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts was baffling at best.
Federal food affordability measures, food security strategy announced
The federal government has pledged to fund several measures aimed at strengthening food security and affordability.
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