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Federal bioindustries funding to help develop new bioproducts

The bioproducts cluster brings together representatives from across the agriculture and processing sectors

Technologies that can turn renewable resources such as agricultural residues into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics are receiving federal funding. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will […] Read more

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Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector

Belief industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather, and trade issues varies considerably

A troublesome policy and regulatory environment, extreme weather, and trade barriers are the issues keeping Canadian agriculture professionals awake at night. Why it matters: Many within Canada’s agriculture sector think […] Read more









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Saskatchewan ag minister to oversee water agency

Marit gets additional duties in cabinet shuffle

Saskatchewan’s minister of agriculture will take on added responsibility for the provincial Water Security Agency following a cabinet mini-shuffle. Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday named David Marit, MLA for the […] Read more

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P.E.I. names new deputy ag minister

Gordon MacFadyen replaces Brian Matheson

Prince Edward Island’s Premier Dennis King has named a new top bureaucrat for the province’s agriculture ministry and others, to manage a fresh round of post-election ministerial mandate letters. Gordon […] Read more