QSA's Week in Agri (#6, 2025)
Crop health projects funded; Agriculture Day praised; Broiler egg levies amended; Trade talks with US; Farm product prices released.
Start Date: 2025-02-08
End Date: 2025-02-14
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Governments Support Crop Health Projects in Manitoba
On February 13, 2025, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced a $4.7 million grant to support 36 projects under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership. This funding aims to address crop health challenges in Manitoba through science-based solutions. Key projects include research on soil and water influence by crop residues, genomic models for winter wheat breeding, and strategies for soybean root rot resistance. The initiative is part of a $3.5 billion investment to enhance the agriculture sector's competitiveness and resilience.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Canada's Agriculture Day Celebrated by Minister MacAulay
On February 11, 2025, Minister Lawrence MacAulay marked Canada's Agriculture Day, highlighting the sector's contribution to the economy and exports. In 2024, agriculture represented $150 billion of Canada's GDP with exports nearing $100 billion. The celebration underscores the ongoing importance of young farmers in sustaining growth and meeting global food demand.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
