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Q1 – What is the Government doing to prepare the sector for increased extreme weather in the future? Q2 – How is the Government addressing climate change through business risk management?
Q1 – How many producers have benefited from the increased interest-free limit?
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Q1 - How is the department supporting the wine sector in its ongoing challenges? Q2 – Will the government modify the Wine Sector Support Program to broaden its support for the wine sector (e.g., grape growers)? Q3 – Will the government develop a national wine strategy?
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Q1- What programs are supporting young farmers and youth? Q2 – How else is the Government supporting young farmers and youth?
Q1 – How does the Government support intergenerational farm transfer? Q2 –What is the Government doing to help address the high start-up costs of farming for the next generation?
Q1 – How are the recent shifts in U.S. and Chinese trade policies expected to impact producers’ economic situation in 2025?
Q2 – Many farmers have seen large increases in expenses in recent years. How has this impacted their bottom line? Q3 – Which expenses have seen the largest increases in recent years? Q4 – How are the recent weather and climate challenges impacting farmers’ economic stability in 2025? Q5 – What is the Government doing to support farmers during this challenging period?
Q1 – What factors are considered when selecting eligible beneficial management practices (BMPs) in the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)? Q2 – Has the OFCAF program been responsive to the sector when considering new BMPs for inclusion? Q3 – Does AAFC have a process in place for considering new BMP addition to the OFCAF?