February 11, 2026
Over the coming weeks, wildlife officials with the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands will be conducting caribou surveys using low-level flying aircraft in the following areas: Cape Shore Southeast Avalon Peninsula (focusing on the Avalon Wilderness Reserve) Burin Peninsula… Read More about Public Advisory: Caribou Surveys Underway in Central and Eastern Newfoundland
February 10, 2026
Today, the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands and the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced disaster relief for eligible Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers affected by widespread drought conditions in 2025. The Provincial and… Read More about Governments Provide Financial Relief for Eligible Farmers Affected by Drought Conditions
January 28, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, will bring greetings to the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture’s annual industry symposium tomorrow (Thursday, January 29) at 8:45 p.m. The event will take place at the International Lounge,… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Forsey to Bring Greetings to Annual Industry Symposium
January 28, 2026
Resource Enforcement Officers are seeking information related to a suspected moose poaching incident near the Town of Heart’s Delight-Islington in Trinity Bay. Officers from Whitbourne Detachment responded to a complaint regarding a calf moose shot on the pole line in… Read More about Resource Enforcement Division Seeking Public Assistance on Moose Poaching Incident
January 28, 2026
The Provincial Government is working with the agriculture industry to ensure farmers have the advice, tools and programs they need to adapt and thrive in a changing climate while supporting food self-sufficiency. Applications for the 2026 Vegetable Transplant Program are now open… Read More about Applications Open for 2026 Vegetable Transplant Program to Give Farmers a Head Start on Growing Season
January 23, 2026
To support the farming and agri-food industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands and the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, are announcing measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025…. Read More about Farmers Impacted by Drought Can Now Apply for Support Through 2025 AgriStability Program
January 19, 2026
Municipalities and community groups throughout the province can take action to increase their resilience to wildfire by applying for a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day award from FireSmart Canada. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day… Read More about FireSmart Canada Accepting Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award Applications
January 12, 2026
Applications for the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program open today, January 12, until February 23, 2026. The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program aims to help farmers and producers adopt beneficial land use and management practices that increase the environmental resiliency of farms…. Read More about Public Advisory: Applications Open for Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
December 19, 2025
The Resource Enforcement Division is seeking information about a moose shot and killed in the provincial reserve area of Jonathan’s Pond Park, approximately 10 kilometres north of Gander. Officers discovered the remains of a female moose on the side of… Read More about Public Advisory: Resource Enforcement Division Seeking Information on Moose Shot in Park
December 3, 2025
Drivers accessing the Wiley’s and Skidder Brook bridges on the Star Lake Forest Access Road can expect delays due to ongoing bridge repairs from Monday, December 8 until Sunday, December 21, 2025. The road is located on the north side… Read More about Public Advisory: Bridge Repairs Planned for Star Lake Forest Access Road
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