Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced $300M to 13 organizations to help farmers become more climate resilient in the areas of cover cropping, nitrogen management and rotational grazing.
- Haggerty AgRobotics is bringing game-changing technology to Canadian agriculture with a 70 HP electric tractor. Autonomous operation is optional.
- Ontario’s ag minister Rob Flack, along with finance minister Bethlenfalvy, are increasing annual funding from $150 million to $250 million, starting with $30 million increase for the 2025 program year.
- If President Trump proceeds on 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1, then price of PEI potatoes would rise in U.S. markets. Currently, exports are valued at $250 million.
- Congratulations to Pierre-Luc Barré and Virginie Bourque from Yves Barré Farm of St-Damase. The potato and vegetable farmers will represent Québec at the 2025 National Event of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers event in November.