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Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

As part of Canada’s Agriculture Day earlier this week, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program, an investment of $50.3 million over five years. Funding available through this program will help facilitate the sector's ability to address emerging issues and capitalize on opportunities.

Caitlynn Reesor has the details (1:36 minutes) (753 Kb)

Applications for the program are now being accepted online.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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Home Grown Ontario Tulips

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Ontario’s flower sector is blooming ??

With more than $1 billion in farmgate sales and over $650 million in annual exports—much of it centred in the Niagara region—Ontario growers are a major force in Canada’s floriculture industry. In fact, the province produces roughly 50% of all flowers grown in the country, serving a market of over 100 million consumers within a one-day drive.

It’s a powerful example of how strategic location, cross-border access, and strong production capacity come together to support both local agriculture and global markets ??

?? Watch as Andrew Morse, Executive Director of Flowers Canada, shares insights and the full story behind Ontario’s tulip industry and its thriving flower sector.