Canada announces $8.5-million in support for dairy farmers

Published 2024년 7월 25일

Tridge summary

Ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada's 2024 Annual General Meeting, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced over $8.5 million in funding for two key projects through the AgriAssurance Program. The investment will support the DairyTrace national cattle traceability program and the proAction quality assurance program, which promotes high farming standards. Specifically, Dairy Farmers of Canada will receive up to $5 million over five years to enhance sustainability and public trust, and up to $3.57 million to bolster DairyTrace. These initiatives aim to improve environmental stewardship, animal health, and food safety in the Canadian dairy industry.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada's 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The investment will allow DFC to improve existing producer support tools, such as the national dairy cattle traceability program, DairyTrace, and the related proAction quality assurance program, which provides a framework for high standards of farming. DFC will be receiving up to $5,000,000 over five years to advance sustainability and public trust in the dairy industry, leveraging the proAction quality assurance program. The proAction program ensures Canadian dairy farms maintain high standards in terms of environmental impact, food safety, animal care, and more. ...

Source: The Cattle Site