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Alberta couple signs second agreement with NCC to preserve Prairie Grasslands

A significant block of native Prairie Grasslands in the southern-most point of Alberta is now being conserved. Boundary Creek couple Colleen and Dale Adams have signed an agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). It means their 128 hectare (315 acre) cattle ranch will remain a working landscape while spared from any future subdivision, drainage or cultivation. With a lot of competition for land in the area, the family wanted to ensure this cattle grazing site and haven for wildlife remains unspoiled. They hope their decision will encourage other landowners to preserve their land in partnership with organizations like NCC to ensure the land will always be available for wildlife and sustainable ranching. “Working on the lands is the only thing I know!" exclaimed Dale. "There are a lot of recreational pressures on lands in this area. At this rate, there won’t be many of the wild grasslands left so it makes us feel real good knowing that it will stay a ranch forever. Havi

Sustainability and growth in the Canadian beef sector

The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 5 projects aimed at driving growth in the Canadian beef sector. Through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, the AgriCompetitiveness Program and the AgriMarketing Program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, these projects will improve market access, promote sustainable practices, and elevate Canada's reputation as a leader in high-quality beef production. The AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component provides funding for national-level projects to help industry develop, verify, and integrate assurance systems to address market and regulatory requirements and to enable industry to make credible, meaningful, and verifiable claims about the health, safety, and quality of Canadian agriculture products. The AgriCompetitiveness Program supports sector-led activities that identify industry best practices and build the capacity of the sector, advance farm bus

Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan. Minister MacAulay began his visit by giving remarks at the "Burning of the Brand," the ceremonial opening of the CWA, where he emphasized the importance of Agribition and of helping young people grow their passion for agriculture. Minister MacAulay also delivered remarks at the Indigenous Agriculture Summit, highlighting investments in Indigenous-led initiatives, including the Bridge to Land-Water-Sky Living Lab, and his commitment to ensuring full and equal participation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in agriculture and food. At the Grain Expo, he emphasized the importance of Canada’s grain industry and staying on the cutting edge of innovation, and noted an announcement made by the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Econ

Syngenta strengthens farmer data protection with key certification

Syngenta recently achieved Ag Data Transparent (ADT) certification for its North American Cropwise digital agriculture platform, reinforcing its commitment to protecting farmer data.

Canadian Realized Net Farm Income Up 13.7% in 2023

Canadian farm income was still positive last year, even if it wasn’t as strong as previously expected.