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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Friday November 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022 | 11:02 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – Protein Industries Canada (PIC) said a new project will turn prairie crops into seafood alternatives.

Three B.C.-based food companies are involved in the research and development of using peas and canola protein as a substitute for traditional seafood.

PIC chief technical officer Meghan Gervais said the Regina-based company is providing $5.5 million for the $15 million project.

Roughly 20 plant-based seafood alternatives will eventually be available in Canadian grocery store freezers.

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The federal government will be providing more than $1.7 billion to Canada’s farm supply-management sector for the impacts from the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal.

Dairy, poultry, and egg processors and producers will share the funds to be able to make key investments and improve their operations to be even more productive and sustainable.

Starting in 2023, up to 300 million dollars will be available for large-scale projects to add value to solids-non-fat, a by-product of milk processing.

The funding will be based on quota holdings, to support farm business improvements.

This brings the total compensation for poultry and egg producers to $803 million.

Total supply management compensation for lost market share under the European trade deal, the TransPacific Partnership, and the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal is expected to reach $4.8 billion.

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Five exceptional scholars in the agriculture sector will receive scholarships to challenge themselves in self-directed research programs.

Nuffield Canada chair Blake Vince said the unique scholarship opportunity develops new influencers who will reshape our Canadian agricultural sector with innovation, global perspectives, and leadership.

The Nuffield Scholars include Justin Cantafio from Dartmouth, NS. He is the executive director of Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia and a co-founder of Canadian Farmers’ Markets, Kirk Zembal is a co-founder and co-owner of Blindman Brewing an innovative craft brewery located in Lacombe, AB., and Craig Lester, the owner and producer of Rural Roots Canada, a Calgary, AB, based multi-media platform.

Agricultural Program Officer with Genome Albert, Dr. Stephanie Lam, and Emily Ford, a Senior Agronomist with Quattro Ventures in Bow Island, AB. round out the list.

Scholarship recipients can come from all areas of primary production, industry, or governance of agriculture, and are required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks of travel study within 24 months to examine and research an agriculturally relevant issue of their choosing.

Each scholar prepares a written report of their research findings and then presents a summary to the Nuffield Board, with peers, sponsors, and industry leaders in attendance.

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