The province released the 2025 budget last week, and RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, shared the following statement on its impact on agriculture:
"We are advancing cutting-edge research in agriculture and supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, we are strengthening our agricultural infrastructure, ensuring quicker and more affordable services for livestock producers and veterinarians. We’re supporting innovation, attracting investment, and building a resilient economy for the future."
Among the highlights for agriculture:
- $1.8 million to Western Crop Innovations for industry-leading crop research
- $780,000 to support small- and medium-sized meat processors
- $3.1 million for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to expand toward a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, giving livestock producers and vets access to quicker, more affordable livestock diagnostics closer to home
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