March 21, 2024
The Provincial Government is highlighting its commitments and progress on fisheries issues that have been raised over the past week by harvesters in the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW). The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and… Read More about Provincial Government Recaps Commitments on Fisheries Issues
March 19, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is highlighting progress on fisheries issues raised by the FFAW and harvesters in the past week. Minister Loveless wrote to the FFAW on March 14, 2024, to request clarification of… Read More about Minister Highlights Progress on Fisheries Issues
March 19, 2024
Today, the Provincial Government invited fish buyers and fish processors to submit an Expression of Interest application for a temporary Fish Buyers Licence to export live snow crab out of the province for the 2024 snow crab fishery. The purpose… Read More about Public Advisory: Provincial Government Issues Expression of Interest for Outside Buyers to Export Live Snow Crab
March 13, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Speaker, March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month – a perfect opportunity for young people to learn about, connect… Read More about Ministerial Statement – Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month Celebrating Farmers and Producers
March 5, 2024
Applications are open for the 2024-25 big game license draw. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2024. Applications for resident moose, caribou, black bear and trapper licences are available online only. Eligible hunters and trappers must have a Wildlife… Read More about Applications Open for Big Game License Draw
February 23, 2024
Funding applications for the 2024 Community Garden Support Program are available to help eligible municipalities, schools and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no deadline to apply, but applications will be processed on a… Read More about Applications Open for Community Garden Support Program
February 22, 2024
The Provincial Government is marking an improvement in American Marten (Island of Newfoundland Population) numbers by downlisting its status from Threatened to Vulnerable under the provincial Endangered Species Act. Newfoundland Marten is one of only 14 mammal species native to… Read More about Newfoundland Marten Showing Signs of Recovery; Rare Plant Added to List of At-Risk Species
February 2, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is calling on the Federal Government to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador receives its fair share of the newly announced Unit 1 redfish quota allocations. The Provincial Government has requested a… Read More about Minister Loveless Calls for Fair Share of Redfish Allocation
January 25, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Vegetable Transplant Program are open to commercial vegetable producers until February 8. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture offers high-quality, low-cost vegetable transplants to eligible commercial farmers to help increase the production and variety of produce grown… Read More about Public Advisory: Applications Open for 2024 Vegetable Transplant Program
January 25, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, gratefully acknowledges the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry’s recognition of the Honourable Derrick Bragg’s contributions to agriculture. The Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador nominated Minister Bragg for the Newfoundland… Read More about Minister Bragg Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture
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