A $5.4 million provincial investment in 28 new agri-food research projects will help Ontario’s agri-food sector innovate, grow, and boost global competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.
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Ontario invests $5.4 million in agri-food research to boost global competitiveness
The funding will advance 28 agri-food research projects at the University of Guelph.
Ontario cattle groups pioneer community pastures through first-ever public land lease agreements
New leasing model in Lambton County transforms conservation lands into sustainable grazing pastures with long-term environmental and farm sector benefits.
Lambton Cattlemen’s Association and Grey-Dufferin Community Pasture veer off the beaten path into conservation authority and municipal land leases to develop new community pastures within the St. Clair River Conservation Authority and Dufferin County.
Ontario Agricultural Stewardship Initiative third intake opens in August
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funded Cost-share program to boost sustainability, productivity and competitiveness through Agri-Food energy efficiency projects
Ontario’s Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI)$3 million cost-share program intake opens on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., helping agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based businesses improve energy efficiency and increase competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity.
New program aims to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Erie
Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agriculture Practices will use data-driven approach
The newly launched Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agriculture Practices (LEEAAP) research program aims to reduce phosphorus loading from agricultural fields into Lake Erie. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) said in a release the goal of the program is to expand the industry’s knowledge bank with a data-driven approach to help with […] Read more
Ontario pledges $100 million increase to Risk Management Program
Farm groups have been calling for the increase as they considered the program underfunded
The Risk Management Program (RMP) is getting a $100 million boost over three years from the Ontario government. “Our government promised farmers we would continue to expand and enhance RMP, and with this historic investment, we have delivered,” said Rob Flack, minister of Agriculture Food and Agribusiness at VanQuaethem Farms Ltd. in Eden, Ont., January […] Read more
Agritourism Ontario sets sights on growing sector
Ontario’s leading agritourism association is taking giant steps to grow the sector with funding help from the provincial government. Agritourism Ontario (formerly Farm Fresh Ontario) is heading into 2025 with a new name and look that is more reflective of what the association does, the organization said in a release. The nearly $345,000 in funding […] Read more
Temporary foreign worker supports to receive $1.5 million in cost-share funding
Cost share funding available for municipalities and organizations implementing community-building programs and other supports for foreign workers
A joint investment of $1.5 million is being made by the federal and provincial governments into programs designed to attract and retain international agri-food workers in Ontario communities. In a release, the governments said the funding will support initiatives that create a more welcoming environment for foreign workers, including providing stronger supports such as translation […] Read more
Increasing workforce diversity in Ontario’s agri-food sector
The Agriculture Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) received $1.5 million in funding to assist minority groups with starting and building agri-food sector businesses. The funding will allow AWEDI to grant up to $100,000 to support business ventures by primary agricultural producers and food processors from under-represented groups. This includes Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people […] Read more
$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms
The Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) is getting an additional $9 million from the federal and provincial governments.“We encourage our world-class farmers to seize the opportunities this program offers to improve their soil health, food production and long-term competitiveness,” said Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business.OASI funding assists farmers with adopting new […] Read more
Agriculture innovation receives additional funding
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake […] Read more
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