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Canada, Manitoba invest in economic opportunities and market access for Manitoba's agri-processors

More funding is now available for Manitoba food processors under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

Non-repayable cost-shared funding is now available for small and large businesses engaged in Manitoba’s value-added food processing sector towards the purchase of processing-related equipment. Eligible amounts available under the Capital Infrastructure and Investments program range from $50,000 up to $2.5 million depending on project size.

Four new funding streams have been added to help companies in Manitoba’s agri-processing sector scale their businesses to increase productivity, efficiency and profitability:

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one-on-one interview from the fields of Seminole County, Georgia, corn and soybean grower Greg Mims walks us through the realities of farming in 2025. From planting in March to harvesting for chicken feed, Greg shares how favorable weather conditions helped this year’s crop—but also why rising input costs and low commodity prices continue to challenge profitability.

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