Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news.html Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries News Releases New Brunswick agriculture industry records consecutive years of record exports and farm cash receipts https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2024.04.0148.html The province’s agriculture industry enjoyed a second straight year of record exports and farm cash receipts. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:34:00 -0400 REVISED / New program to benefit agricultural lands https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2024.03.0128.html New Brunswick farmers have access to new resources to help them conserve and enhance the resiliency of their land. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:10:00 -0400 New Brunswick seafood promoted at Seafood Expo North America https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2024.03.0114.html More than 75 seafood businesses from the province attended the 2024 Seafood Expo North America in Boston this past weekend. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:10:00 -0400 Statement on fire at Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2024.03.0099.html The following joint statement was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Margaret Johnson, and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Greg Turner, who is also minister responsible for Opportunities New Brunswick. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 11:29:00 -0400 New funding to benefit aquaculture industry https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.12.0601.html New processing equipment will help an Eastern Charlotte aquaculture company improve productivity and expand operations. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0400 Investment in new fishing gear technology for snow crab industry https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.11.0558.html Government investments will help snow crab fishers test whale-safe equipment and acoustic technologies. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:22:00 -0400 Investment in innovative storage technology to benefit snow crab industry https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.11.0538.html A new investment will allow snow crab companies to install refrigerated seawater systems in their boats. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:56:00 -0400 Investment aims to boost growth of Madawaska County cheese producer https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.10.0516.html An investment in Fromagerie de la République will help the Edmundston artisan cheesemaker grow from a dairy farm into a cheese factory. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:28:00 -0400 Rabies prevention measures to expand https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.07.0368.html The provincial government will expand its rabies prevention program next month. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:44:00 -0400 Increase in Crown land available for maple syrup industry https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.07.0340.html Current and future maple syrup producers will benefit from an additional 5,000 hectares of forested Crown land available for leasing over the next five years. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:27:00 -0400 Initiative launched to support the mental health of farmers and promote farm safety https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.06.0293.html New Brunswick farmers will have access to new resources to help address the stress of operating a farm thanks to a new farm-focused mental health and safety initiative announced today. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:06:00 -0400 New limestone transportation program to help farmers improve production https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.06.0285.html New Brunswick farmers will receive improved access to agricultural limestone, a vital resource for their fields, thanks to a new program announced today. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:43:00 -0400 Rabies control measures in western New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.05.0238.html The provincial government will continue its rabies prevention program in western New Brunswick this spring. Thu, 11 May 2023 10:39:00 -0400 REVISED / Regional growers selected for wild blueberry development at the former Tracadie range https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.05.0213.html Twenty local growers have received lease offers to develop wild blueberries at the former Tracadie Range following a request for proposals. About 11 per cent of the area has been set aside to develop wild blueberries. Mon, 01 May 2023 16:10:00 -0400 Federal-provincial partnership to support sustainable agriculture https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.04.0196.html A new federal-provincial partnership will support the sustainability and competitiveness of the province’s agriculture sector. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:13:00 -0400 New online mapping tool to help agriculture sector https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.04.0164.html A new online mapping tool will help farmers make informed decisions for land and crop development. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:33:00 -0400 New Brunswick businesses participated in Boston seafood show https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.03.0128.html More than 100 seafood businesses from the province attended the 2023 Seafood Expo North America in Boston this past weekend. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:48:00 -0400 New Brunswick seafood to be showcased at largest seafood expo in North America https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2023.03.0119.html Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson will lead a delegation of more than 100 New Brunswick companies participating in the 2023 Seafood Expo North America. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:05:00 -0400 Positive raccoon rabies case confirmed in western New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2022.11.0632.html The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries has confirmed a positive case of rabies in a raccoon in the Upper Kent area, between Florenceville-Bristol and Perth-Andover. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:31:00 -0400 Partnership provides students in 110 schools with more access to healthy foods https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/news/news_release.2022.09.0497.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is providing Food Depot Alimentaire with up to $550,000 to give more students in need better access to healthy foods. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:25:00 -0400 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:34:00 -0400