Ottawa rejects call to reverse closures of agricultural research facilities
The federal government is moving ahead with the closure of seven agricultural research facilities despite a…
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Ottawa announces billions in agri-food financing to boost food security
The Feds have launched a $1-billion fund to finance agri-food infrastructure projects as it looks to…
Federal funding backs research into antibiotic alternatives for poultry
The federal government is investing nearly $900,000 in a Vancouver biotechnology company developing alternatives to antibiotics…
Feds investing $27 million to help young Canadians gain experience in agriculture
The federal government is investing up to $27 million to help young Canadians get hands-on experience…
Alberta Ag Minister Posts Letter to MacDonald About AAFC Cuts and Closures
Alberta's Ag Minister has sent a letter to Ottawa, raising concerns over cuts and closures of…
Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts
Canadian canola groups say the federal government's decision to close AAFC research centres and slash hundreds…
BC Agriculture Minister Raises Concerns Over Federal Agricultural Research Cuts
British Columbia’s agriculture minister Lana Popham says any cuts to agricultural science are a “huge concern,”…
RRC Podcast – S2E4 – BC Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham
In this episode, we chat with BC Agriculture & Food Minister Lana Popham about AAFC job…
Consultations Underway for Next Agricultural Policy Framework
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has launched consultations to help shape Canada’s Next Policy Framework for…
Agriculture Research Facilities Shut Down, Jobs Slashed Following AAFC Cuts
Several agricultural research facilities have been shut down, and hundreds of jobs have been slashed following…
Prairie Weather This Week – Nov 18
In this Prairie Weather this Week report, the long spell of endless days of dry weather…
Prairie Weather This Week – August 12
Prairie Weather Report: most of Alberta, and parts of Sask. have returned to drought conditions, after…
Prairie Weather this Week – March 11
RRC Meteorologist David Spence says we’re headed into another week of warm, dry weather across most…
The Growing Point: The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network with Meghan Vankosky (AAFC)
Dr. Meghan Vankosky of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discusses the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network (PPMN). Who…
Pulse Research: Creating superior varities of field peas and faba beans
A research project at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Station in Lacombe, Alberta is evaluating Field…