April 2, 2025
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced approvals though the Harvester Enterprise Loan Program, which was launched in July 2024. It expands support for independent fish harvesters and positions the sector for future success. To…
March 28, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program to support established farmers and new entrants who are growing Newfoundland and Labrador’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025. Funding priority is given…
March 26, 2025
Registration for the spring 2025 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop will open on April 2. To give first-time participants an opportunity to register for this extremely popular program, priority will be given to new applicants who apply to register…
March 24, 2025
The following statement is being issued by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: “A man who is among the greatest of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians has passed. Graham Flight was this province’s Minister of Forestry and Agriculture…
March 21, 2025
Three forest access roads in Western Newfoundland will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic effective Monday, March 24, until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading to the closed roads. Temporary closures are required to protect forest access…
March 20, 2025
Some forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic effective Wednesday, March 26, until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading…
March 14, 2025
Animal health officials with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture have reported a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in a domestic flock in Conception Bay South to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Avian influenza continues to…
March 14, 2025
The enclosed is a statement from the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: “I am very happy to congratulate the Honourable Joanne Thompson on her appointment today as Federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast…
March 14, 2025
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is inviting the Atlantic Salmon Federation to sign a joint declaration for salmon conservation and to work together to call on the Federal Government to increase aquaculture resources. While the…
March 10, 2025
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and a delegation of Newfoundland and Labrador fishery representatives will meet with key buyers to confront trade realities and secure strong markets for the sector at the Seafood Expo North…
