Views gathered from consultations on the Next Policy Framework for Agriculture are now available online at engageNL.
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture recently released the Guelph Statement on the Next Policy Framework to support growth, sustainability and innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, and succeed the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The department recently held virtual sessions with industry stakeholders, and requested public input on a new framework for Newfoundland and Labrador via an online questionnaire.
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a $3 billion, five-year investment to support Canada’s agriculture and agrifoods sector, with $37 million committed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s agriculture and agri-food industry on a cost-shared basis. The program expires in 2023.
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“A strong agriculture sector is vital to our health and security, and our farmers and producers work tirelessly to provide fresh food here at home. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and experiences with us – your input will help set the direction of future funding opportunities to give new farmers the support they need to take on new ventures, and enable seasoned farmers to explore innovative ways to expand their operations.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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What We Heard summary
Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Newfoundland and Labrador Agriculture Areas of Interest
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