QSA's Week in Agri (#4, 2025)

MacAulay expands On-Farm Climate Fund; Saskatchewan invests in livestock research; PEI launches livestock initiatives.

QSA's Week in Agri (#4, 2025)

Start Date: 2025-01-25
End Date: 2025-01-31

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Expansion of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund

On January 28, 2025, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the expansion of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) with an additional $300 million allocated to 13 organizations. This initiative aims to support farmers in adopting climate-resilient practices over the next three years. The funding will aid in cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing. The goal is to minimize soil erosion, optimize nitrogen use, and improve soil health through targeted practices, enhancing both environmental and economic sustainability for Canadian farmers.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Livestock Research

On January 29, 2025, Ministers Lawrence MacAulay and Daryl Harrison announced a $7.2 million joint investment in livestock and forage research in Saskatchewan. Funded through the Agriculture Development Fund under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, this initiative will support 30 research projects. The projects focus on enhancing pathogen research, controlling infectious diseases, and investigating trace-mineral supplementation for calves. This collaboration aims to maintain Saskatchewan's competitiveness and innovation in the agriculture sector.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca