Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Andrew Peller Limited Reports Solid Performance in Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Sales for the quarter were further reduced by $1.8 million from the repeal of the federal excise duty exemption as previously disclosed.

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  • Sales for the quarter were further reduced by $1.8 million from the repeal of the federal excise duty exemption as previously disclosed.
  • This solid performance is offset by softness in sales from the estate wineries.
  • In the first nine months of fiscal 2024 there was a $5.8 million reduction in sales resulting from the repeal of the federal excise duty.
  • Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased to 34.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, down from 40.3% in the prior year.

Andrew Peller Limited Reports Solid Results and Improved Profitability in Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 and Announces Leadership Continuity Plans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 40.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, from 38.9% in the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • Gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 40.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, from 38.9% in the prior year.
  • In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, gross margin improved to 41.2%, from 38.8% in the same prior year quarter, including a $4.1 million reduction related to the WSSP.
  • For the second quarter of fiscal 2024 selling and administrative expenses were 26.1% of sales, improved from 27.3% in the same prior year period.
  • EBITA in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $15.1 million, up from $11.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Government of Canada announces new economic incentive to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.

Key Points: 
  • This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.
  • The REME protocol will encourage beef cattle farms to reduce enteric methane emissions by improving animal diets, management, and other strategies that support more efficient animal growth.
  • This Challenge awards funding to innovators advancing low-cost and scalable practices, processes, and technologies designed to reduce enteric methane emissions produced by cattle.
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge builds on the Government of Canada's actions to reduce methane emissions through Canada's Methane Strategy , in support of the Global Methane Pledge, the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan , and the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

Minister MacAulay announces inaugural Executive Director of new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.
  • Ms. Kelly has 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We launched the Indo-Pacific Strategy to position Canada for long-term growth and prosperity that benefits everyone.
  • The appointment of Ms. Kelly as the Executive Director of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office demonstrates Canada's continued commitment to enhancing and diversifying our trade and economic partnerships with Indo-Pacific economies and growing opportunities for our world-class businesses."

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Launches New Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge.
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge builds on the successes of existing industry commitments on the environment.
  • By partnering with the sector, we can move further and faster to reduce agricultural methane emissions, and the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge will help the sector continue to grow, while contributing to Canada's 2030 methane reduction goals."
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge is the first challenge of its kind - designed to advance innovative, low-cost and scalable practices and technologies that contribute to the reduction of methane emissions from cattle and livestock.

New Technologies Including Genetic Tools and Harvest Weed Seed Control Featured at Weed Science Meetings

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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WESTMINISTER, Colo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its regional affiliates will hold upcoming annual meetings to discuss new developments in weed science. It will include technology such as harvest weed seed control, weed management genetic tools, and UAV pesticide applications. First up are the annual meetings of the Canadian and the North Central weed science societies. Details for those two events are below. "Save the date" information is included for the annual meetings of WSSA and the Northeastern, Southern and Western societies, which are scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • It will include technology such as harvest weed seed control, weed management genetic tools, and UAV pesticide applications.
  • WESTMINISTER, Colo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its regional affiliates will hold upcoming annual meetings to discuss new developments in weed science.
  • It will include technology such as harvest weed seed control, weed management genetic tools, and UAV pesticide applications.
  • It will also feature symposia exploring harvest weed seed control and using genetic tools for weed management.

Government of Canada releases What We Heard Report on National School Food Policy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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To advance this priority, the Government of Canada is developing a national school food policy.

Key Points: 
  • To advance this priority, the Government of Canada is developing a national school food policy.
  • Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, released a What We Heard report summarizing feedback from consultations on a national school food policy.
  • Additionally, the Government of Canada launched an online questionnaire on its Consulting with Canadians webpage in November 2022, where Canadians were welcome to share their perspectives to help inform the development of a national school food policy.
  • Participants shared many considerations for how a national school food policy could help maximize these benefits.

Statement from the Minister of Health and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Response to the Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Antimicrobial Resistance

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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We acknowledge that the Auditor General noted that the Government of Canada should do more to address growing resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, to help safeguard the health of Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • We acknowledge that the Auditor General noted that the Government of Canada should do more to address growing resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, to help safeguard the health of Canadians.
  • We recognize the urgent need to address AMR and have remained committed to working with partners to take increased and expedited action.
  • The Government of Canada accepts the recommendations provided in the Auditor General's report.
  • The Auditor General noted that federal funding for dedicated AMR activities other than research was approved for the first time in 2021.

Groundbreaking research reveals women are making extraordinary contributions to farming in Canada, yet continue to face significant challenges

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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“Much has been said about the experience of women in farming, but little has been measured,” says lead researcher Maurice Allin, President of CentricEngine.

Key Points: 
  • “Much has been said about the experience of women in farming, but little has been measured,” says lead researcher Maurice Allin, President of CentricEngine.
  • Furthermore, there is a tremendous diversity of experiences among farm women.
  • The level and satisfaction with communication about the farm proved to be a critical dimension in determining the nature of the experience of farm women.
  • "We are excited to unveil this transformative research, which provides a roadmap for empowering Canada’s farm women," says Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada.

Minister MacAulay launches new program to support the Canadian dairy sector

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.
  • This Fund will help the sector manage the growing surplus of solids non-fat, create more opportunities for dairy processors and farmers, and build a more sustainable dairy sector."
  • The new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, originally announced in Budget 2023, will provide Canadian dairy processors with non-repayable contributions to help the dairy sector better manage the structural surplus of solids non-fat in Canada.
  • The Canadian Dairy Commission will deliver the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.