Agri-Food

• Federal committee calls for reversal of Lacombe agricultural research centre closure

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said earlier this year it's closing three research and development centres, including the one in Lacombe, plus four satellite research farms.

  Science

  May 12
  
• Sask. agri-food exports up 75% in first quarter

  According to the government of Saskatchewan, the first quarter of 2023 was record setting for Saskatchewan agri-food exports.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
  
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• Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre on schedule to welcome events in early spring

  One of the largest construction projects in Lethbridge’s History, according to Lethbridge & District Exhibition, is on-track to begin hosting events later this spring.

  Features

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Province to continue partnership with University of Guelph on agri-food alliance

  The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is receiving $343 Million to be spread out over the next five years starting Apr. 1.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
• Jump in agri-food exports to Mexico results in Sask. exceeding $1 billion

  The province said canola oil accounted for $3.5 billion across all Saskatchewan's exports in 2022.

  Economy

  Feb 23, 2023
• ‘Farming Smarter’ conference in Lethbridge highlights innovation in agriculture

  Southern Alberta farmers have come together for this year's Farming Smarter conference, taking in some of the latest research on management and agronomy.

  Science

  Feb 16, 2023
• Italian pasta company Andriani to open production facility in London, Ont.

  The plan will see Andriani, known for its Biori and Felicia pasta brands, construct a 50,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to manufacturing allergen and gluten-free pastas.

  Economy

  Feb 15, 2023
• Provincial plan announced to drive economic growth in rural Alberta

  The provincial government has unveiled a five-year plan to help with economic growth in rural areas. Small communities in southern Alberta say this is the driving force needed.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• Federal money invested in Saskatchewan for biomanufacturing

  $2.5 million is being invested in Saskatchewan to help with food security.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Food supply chains are in crisis. Could these futuristic farms fix that?

  Cutting edge technology is changing what we eat and how it’s grown — for the better.

  Features

  Jun 4, 2022