Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada in the news

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a new $3.5-billion, five-year plan by Canadian governments to strengthen and grow the farming and food industry, focusing on competitiveness, innovation, and resilience.

June 2026 saw extreme drought expansion in British Columbia and Northern Quebec while heavy rainfall drastically improved agricultural conditions across the Prairies.

Canadian agriculture groups commend the new federal National Food Security Strategy for its focus on affordability, competitiveness, and regulatory enhancements, with a $3.2 billion investment to reduce costs and boost domestic food production.

Agriculture Canada's budget cuts and research center closures are raising concerns about the long-term capacity and sustainability of Canada's crop research and variety development, with potential delays in agricultural innovation.

A federal committee is urging the Canadian government to halt the planned closures of agricultural research centers and experimental farms, warning of significant impacts on employees, food security, and research capabilities.

Agriculture Canada's workforce is heavily concentrated in Ottawa, prompting questions about decentralization similar to the USDA's recent moves, amidst budget cuts and research center closures.

Agriculture Canada will eliminate 665 positions by 2028-29, primarily in science and innovation, as part of over $650 million in budget cuts.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is implementing significant budget cuts, resulting in 665 job losses and the closure of seven research facilities across the Prairies.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will close seven research centers nationwide, including a historic one in Lacombe, Alberta, affecting over 1,000 employees and raising concerns about the future of agricultural research.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is shutting down its historic Lacombe research facility and six other sites to reduce federal spending and workforce size.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research sites and cutting jobs as part of a restructuring effort, sparking concerns from industry and politicians about the future of agricultural research in Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research sites and cutting 665 jobs as part of a restructuring effort, raising concerns among stakeholders about the future of agricultural research and innovation in Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada confirmed the closure of three research centers and four satellite farms as part of federal savings, sparking concerns from stakeholders about the impact on agricultural research and innovation.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research sites and cutting jobs, sparking concerns among stakeholders about the future of agricultural research and innovation in Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research sites and cutting 665 jobs to reduce costs, raising concerns about the future of agricultural innovation and productivity.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is implementing significant job cuts and closing several research facilities across the country, impacting research and services.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is cutting 665 positions as part of a government-wide spending reduction initiative.

Anne-Marie Croux discusses untapped market opportunities in Mexico for Canadian agri-food products, particularly in retail, hotels, and restaurants, emphasizing the growing health and wellness trend and the importance of relationship building and market research for successful entry.

Ethiopia is a fast-growing market with significant demand for Canadian pulses, edible oils, and agricultural processing machinery.

Germany presents a significant market opportunity for Canadian agri-food products, driven by consumer trends for healthy, plant-based, and quality foods, with support available from the Trade Commissioner Service for market entry.