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Building A Unified Voice for Agriculture: Agriculture Updates, Supports, and News: July 2025

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Building A Unified Voice for Agriculture: Agriculture Updates, Supports, and News: July 2025

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We started our agriculture newsletter in 2021 as a way to streamline and summarize content applicable to our agriculture sectors. We thought it was a good time to gauge how valuable this is for you based on the time we invest in it for you. Our goal is to take insights from the various newsletters we receive and streamline them into one monthly update. Now we want to hear from you - would you like us to continue providing you with this monthly update? How valuable is the monthly update to you? What is the most valuable content provided in the updates? What kind of content would you like us to focus on? Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey https://forms.office.com/r/Vqdnu6cnEA

Policy Matters: Growing the Sector

Canada is one of the few net exporters of ag and agri-food products. That makes our products not only vital to Canada’s economic and food security, but to that of our global partners too. Our Recommendations to Government include the much needed support Canadian Farmers, producers and industry need, along with help to expand into new markets. The Government needs to commit to predictable, science-based regulation and encourage technological adoption, along with expanding existing transportation capacity. What to find out the more in-depth recommendations - read the latest policy matters post.. 

Funding Resources

Increased compensation for cattle producers

The Government of Canada has updated compensation limits for cattle affected by reportable diseases. Eligible producers can now receive up to $16,500 for registered (purebred) cattle and $10,000 for non-registered cattle, reflecting current market values. This change supports early disease reporting and helps protect Canada’s food supply and export markets. Find out more.

Two key ways to maximize your AgriInvest account

There is estimated to be more than $2 billion saved in AgriInvest accounts across Canada, so it’s likely worth your time to ensure your account can be accessed, and those funds are put to good use on the farm. AgriInvest is part of the Business Risk Management program provided by a partnership between the federal and provincial governments. Each year, producers can file their Eligible Net Sales (ENS) on the prescribed form. Once assessed, producers deposit 1% of the ENS to a maximum of $1 million into an account at their financial institution. These funds will be matched by the government and deposited into the same account. Funds are designated as Producers Deposits and Government Matching Deposits and are all held in the same account at the financial institution. Find out more about the important deadlines and plan for your taxes.

BCRC Proof of Concept and Clinical Trial Call for Proposals OPEN

The BCRC has committed funding to short-term projects in these two areas, with a maximum of $50,000 per project regardless of duration. The post ATTN Researchers: BCRC Proof of Concept and Clinical Trial Call for Proposals OPEN appeared first on Beef Research.

Trade Disruption Customer Support Program

To support the Canadian agriculture and food industry as tariffs are implemented, FCC is providing $1 billion in new lending to help alleviate financial challenges. The program will help you:

  • Defer principal payments for up to 12 months on existing loans (current customers) ; 
  • Receive access to an additional credit line of up to $500,000, secured by general security agreements or universal movable hypothec (Québec only)  
  • Get additional support with a term loan

Find out more

Apply Now: Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit

Looking to expand or build a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta? The Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit offers a 12% tax credit for capital investments of more than $10 million to expand or build a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta. Open to food manufacturers and bio processors, this program supports projects that add value to Alberta’s agricultural commodities—from grains and meat to ag byproducts. Learn more

Know Any Ag Students? Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing. Value: One scholarship of $2000 is available annually. Learn more here.

Labour Resources

Mental Health in Agriculture

Agriculture is a demanding career, with its own set of unique stressors that can take their toll on mental health. Together with our provincial, territorial and industry partners, the Government of Canada is continuing to explore ways that our policies, programs and services can further support initiatives to address the unique mental health challenges faced by all producers and their families. Learn more and access resources here. 

Agriculture Job Connector: https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-job-connector.aspx 

Additional Government & Industry News and Information

Designing a water system

Individual grazing management systems will impact water system design and development. Continuous, simple rotational and intensive or mob grazing systems may each require different water sources and systems. Consider the following factors: 

  • grazing management system
  • herd size and animal type 
  • site characteristics and availability of water sources
  • season of use
  • proximity to electricity or alternate power source
  • cost to install, maintain and operate
  • labour and time to check the system
  • desired flexibility – portable system, trough, water tanker, shallow pipelines

Learn more about water systems for beef cattle and try the water systems calculator.

Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Survey

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is in the process of renewing its five-year Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy (Research & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy). This strategy will highlight Canada’s beef research and knowledge mobilization priorities and will be instrumental in guiding industry and government investments at both national and provincial levels across multiple funding agencies. BCRC’s Research & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy will also align with Canada’s National Beef Strategy and the Canadian Beef Advisors' ten-year goals. Take the Survey before September 4.

Cropping Alternatives (Crop Budget Planning) now available online

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has released the 2025 Cropping Alternatives (Crop Budget Planning), which is an essential resource to support farm-level decision-making across the province.

This annual Crop Budget Planning is tailored to specific soil zones and covers a broad range of dryland and irrigated crops and forages. It includes estimated costs and returns for the 2025 growing season, which can be customized to reflect the unique production, pricing, and cost factors of individual farming operations.

This initiative is part of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's ongoing commitment to providing decision-making tools that address both profitability and risk management within the crops industry.

The current versions are available for free download.

How to Grow Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry
Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector supplied 1 in 9 jobs in Canada and exported nearly $100 billion worth of goods in 2023. Without a doubt, this sector is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy and enormously important to Canadian prosperity — and it has even more to offer.

So, how can the private and public sectors work together to ensure this economic superpower not only makes it through the current geopolitical shakeup but grows stronger than ever?

Read the Canadian Chamber's recommendations in the latest edition of Policy Matters.

Events, Webinars and Podcasts

The Export Development Canada (EDC) Webinar

In this webinar, Export Development Canada (EDC) offers practical strategies from industry experts to help businesses stay competitive and compliant in an ever-changing international trade landscape. Access the on-demand webinar.

BCRC Webinars

Catch up on BCRC webinars anytime! All episodes are now available on-demand — watch them at your convenience on the webinars page. Don’t miss “Record-Keeping for Forage and Grassland Management,” packed with practical tips to help you improve your grazing strategy. 

FCC Protecting yourself from cyber threats

Manage your farm finances

Farm Credit Canada and experienced advisors from BDO Canada have collaborated to present Manage Your Farm Finances, a free online course series designed for Canadian agricultural producers. The course is delivered in three parts:

  • understanding your numbers
  • analyzing your statements
  • decision making

 Learn more and register

Agri-News online - www.alberta.ca/agri-news.aspx and upcoming events

Other Resources

As always, you can always find more agribusiness resources on our website: https://www.southeastalbertachamber.ca/agribusiness-resources/

If you know of someone who may be interested in the work we are doing and might be interested in investing in this work through membership, please feel free to refer them to us. You can also encourage others to subscribe to our agriculture updates through this page. We look forward to continuing our work with you and pushing for our collective priorities on your behalf.

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