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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Happy Tuesday! Take a look at the discussions overview from the annual ministers of agriculture meeting, more investments for Ontario agri-food research projects and canola groups respond to the government's proposal for canola industry support. "

Jill Filmer

News

Canola groups express disappointment with federal government's response to trade dispute

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) and the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) released a statement expressing their disappointment in the federal government's proposed measures to support the Canadian canola industry.

Provincial and federal governments invest $4.77 million in Ontario agri-food research

The Governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $4.77 million to support 48 research and innovation projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI). This funding is provided by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Agriculture ministers discuss measures to improve the resilience of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector

Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of agriculture met together in Winnipeg, Man. for their annual conference to discuss a path forward for a competitive agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada.

Federal government announces new biofuel production incentive

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a list of new measures designed to ensure Canada’s economy is less reliant on a single trading partner. These measures include amending the Clean Fuel Regulations.

Features

IWCA series: Meghan Scott

Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree Meghan Scott speaks with agriculture editor Kaitlin Berger about how much there is to learn when you work in agriculture – and the importance of keeping up-to-date.

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ICYMI: Evolving a more potent fungus-killing machine

University of Guelph researchers are in the process of developing bacteria that seek-and-destroy Fusarium and DON as methods for biological crop protection.

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