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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to help strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector Français
OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Yesterday, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met virtually to discuss ways to support a more resilient and competitive agriculture sector and food supply chains that make up Canada's agri-food landscape. Ministers discussed possible measures to support the hard-working producers and processors across Canada to address the emerging challenges related to international trade and the potential opportunities that could be created by increased interprovincial trade. Ministers reiterated their commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of business risk management (BRM) programs. Due to the uncertain trade environment and unfavourable climate conditions in parts of the country, Ministers agreed to take the necessary steps to implement a package of enhancements to the AgriStability program. For the 2025 program year only, the compensation rate will be increased from 80% to 90% and the maximum payment limit will be increased from $3 million to $6 million. These changes are meant to help producers manage the risks they face. In addition, for AgriStability, starting in the 2026 program year, provinces and territories will have the option to use a new inventory valuation method for inventories destined to be used on-farm. Ministers agreed to seek the necessary approvals to include feed costs associated with rented pasture as an allowable expense in advance of the 2026 program year, report back on progress at the September annual meeting and to continue a review of AgriStability allowable expenses. FPT Ministers are working together to increase interprovincial trade of food. Ministers discussed a variety of options, including ways to remove barriers to internal food trade and identify new trade opportunities. Ministers also discussed enhanced client service support from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for small to medium-sized businesses wishing to market food products across Canada under a federal food licence, increasing slaughter capacity where possible in regions with restricted access to services, and allowing interprovincial trade of low-risk manufactured foods without a federal licence. These ideas will be informed by the two ongoing pilots on meat trade and slaughter that are being accelerated. These initiatives aim to support business growth and improve market access, while maintaining Canada's robust food safety system. FPT Ministers highlighted the critical importance of joint efforts across governments to maintain, expand and diversify international market access. In support of this work, Ministers discussed the federal Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office and other resources in the region. Ministers also emphasized the importance of engaging with China at the highest level, to improve the overall trade relationship and to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products. Ministers also underscored the benefits of existing trade agreements and emphasized the importance of considering the impact of tariffs on businesses. The annual conference of FPT Ministers of Agriculture will take place in-person in Winnipeg, Manitoba September 7-9, 2025. Quotes "Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our farmers, ranchers and food processors across the country, we've earned a reputation for producing the best products in the world. By working together across governments, we can continue to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of our sector, drive economic growth, and help to ensure Canadian products continue to lead on quality, safety, and sustainability." - The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food "The province of Manitoba strongly supports our agricultural producers, the backbone of the Manitoba economy. We remain committed to working with other levels of governments, private sector partners and other provinces to deliver programs that support food security, and sustainable practices to ensure the economic viability of farms. We will continue to work tirelessly to advocate for important programs that help producers manage environmental and market risks in a changing global political environment." - The Honourable Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Quick facts Canada's global exports of agriculture and agri-food in 2024 overall was $92.2 billion in 2024, compared to $91.6 billion in 2023. In 2024, Canada exported nearly $100.3 billion globally in agri-food, fish and seafood products combined. In 2023, that number was $99.2 billion. Related products: SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
FPT becomes Databricks Select Tier Partner, boosting AI leadership
KUALA LUMPUR: FPT has officially been named a Select Tier Partner by Databricks, reinforcing its position as a leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition highlights FPT's expertise in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise analytics. The Select Tier is the second-highest level in Databricks' partner ecosystem, awarded to firms with proven technical capabilities and strong alignment with Databricks' technologies. Frank Bignone, Vice President and Director of Digital Transformation Division at FPT Corporation, stated, 'This partnership milestone underscores FPT's commitment to advancing capabilities in data platforms and AI, leveraging Databricks' technology to accelerate client transformations globally.' Greg Taylor, Databricks Vice President of Partners for APJ, commended FPT's achievement, saying, 'FPT has demonstrated growing leadership in delivering enterprise-grade AI and data solutions that enable timely, actionable business insights.' FPT secured this status through substantial investment in talent development, with nearly 100 technical certifications and over 40 pre-sales and leadership certifications within its team. The company has successfully deployed Databricks-powered solutions for major enterprises in insurance, manufacturing, and energy sectors, helping clients address complex data challenges and scale AI adoption. As a Select Tier Partner, FPT gains access to enhanced training, technical support, and closer sales collaboration with Databricks. This enables FPT to deliver more comprehensive data transformation projects, particularly for clients in banking, manufacturing, and retail seeking large-scale digital modernization. Moving forward, FPT plans to expand its team of Databricks-certified professionals and intensify joint go-to-market initiatives with Databricks, focusing on key markets like the US and Japan. These efforts aim to unlock new business opportunities and solidify FPT's reputation as a trusted global partner in data and AI innovation. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
FPT Elevates Status As Databricks Select Tier Partner, Cementing Regional AI Leadership
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- FPT has officially secured the Select Tier Partner designation from Databricks, marking a significant milestone in its expansion within the data and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. According to a statement, this recognition places FPT among a select group of partners in the Asia-Pacific region with proven expertise in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise analytics. FPT Software Vice President and Director of Digital Transformation Division, FPT Corporation, Frank Bignone, noted the partnership milestone underscores FPT's commitment to advancing capabilities in data platforms and AI, leveraging Databricks' technology to accelerate client transformations globally. Meanwhile, Databricks Vice President of Partners, APJ, Greg Taylor, praised FPT's accomplishment, highlighting the company's growing leadership in delivering enterprise-grade AI and data solutions that enable timely, actionable business insights. The Select Tier is the second-highest level in the Databricks partner ecosystem, awarded to partners who demonstrate a strong track record of expertise, delivery capability and alignment with Databricks technologies. FPT achieved this status through significant investment in talent development, with nearly 100 technical certifications and over 40 pre-sales and leadership certifications within its team. This achievement builds on a successful collaboration between FPT and Databricks to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation, particularly in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. FPT has deployed Databricks-powered solutions for major enterprises in the insurance, manufacturing, and energy sectors, helping clients tackle complex data challenges and drive AI adoption at scale. As a Select Tier Partner, FPT gains access to enhanced training, technical support, and closer sales collaboration with Databricks. These benefits empower FPT to deliver more comprehensive data transformation projects, especially for clients in banking, manufacturing, and retail aiming for large-scale digital modernisation. Looking ahead, FPT plans to expand its pool of Databricks-certified professionals and increase joint go-to-market initiatives with Databricks, focusing on key markets such as the United States and Japan. These efforts aim to generate new business opportunities and reinforce FPT's standing as a trusted partner in the global data and AI landscape.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FPT Achieves Select Tier Partnership with Databricks, Strengthening Its Regional and Global Data & AI Capabilities
HANOI, Vietnam, July 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FPT has officially been recognized as a Select Tier Partner of Databricks, the data and AI company. The achievement reflects FPT's growing capabilities in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise analytics, and positions the company among the very few in the Asia-Pacific region to reach this advanced partnership tier. The Select Tier is the second-highest level in the Databricks partner ecosystem. It recognizes partners who demonstrate a strong track record of expertise, delivery capability and alignment with Databricks technologies. FPT achieved this status through significant investment in talent development, with nearly 100 technical certifications and over 40 certifications in pre-sales and leadership roles across its team. This recognition builds on the companies' recent partnership to drive AI-powered digital transformation in Japan. Across the APJ region, FPT has successfully delivered Databricks solutions for major global enterprises in industries such as insurance, manufacturing and energy. These projects have solved complex data challenges, built modern data platforms and accelerated AI adoption across the business. As a Select Tier Partner, FPT has access to a range of exclusive benefits from Databricks, including expert training, enhanced technical support and closer sales collaboration. These advantages enable FPT to offer even greater value to enterprise clients, especially in key sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and retail, who are pursuing large-scale data transformation. "Congratulations to FPT on achieving Databricks Select Tier Partner status. This milestone reflects their growing leadership in delivering enterprise-grade data and AI solutions across the region," said Greg Taylor, Vice President of Partners, APJ, Databricks. "By combining FPT's local expertise with the power of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, we're helping more customers across APJ modernise their data foundations, operationalise AI at scale, and turn data into timely, actionable insights that drive meaningful business outcomes." Commenting on the announcement, Frank Bignone, FPT Software Vice President and Director of Digital Transformation Division, FPT Corporation, added: "We are proud to reach this Select Tier Partnership with Databricks, a global leader in unified data and AI. This milestone reflects our deep commitment to building world-class capabilities in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise-grade analytics. By combining FPT's global delivery strength and Databricks' cutting-edge technology, we are well-positioned to accelerate data-driven transformation for our clients worldwide." Looking ahead, FPT continues to deepen its talent capabilities, with a focus on growing the number of professionals certified at the advanced Databricks Data Engineer Professional level. FPT and Databricks are also planning joint events and go-to-market activities in key markets such as the United States and Japan. These initiatives aim to generate new business opportunities and strengthen FPT's position as a trusted data and AI partner on a global scale. About FPT FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. Committed to elevating Vietnam's position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises, the Corporation focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Mai Duong (Ms.)FPT CorporationFPT Software PR
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
FPT Achieves Select Tier Partnership with Databricks, Strengthening Its Regional and Global Data & AI Capabilities
BUSINESS WIRE)--FPT has officially been recognized as a Select Tier Partner of Databricks, the data and AI company. The achievement reflects FPT's growing capabilities in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise analytics, and positions the company among the very few in the Asia-Pacific region to reach this advanced partnership tier. "By combining FPT's global delivery strength and Databricks' cutting-edge technology, we are well-positioned to accelerate data-driven transformation for our clients worldwide." The Select Tier is the second-highest level in the Databricks partner ecosystem. It recognizes partners who demonstrate a strong track record of expertise, delivery capability and alignment with Databricks technologies. FPT achieved this status through significant investment in talent development, with nearly 100 technical certifications and over 40 certifications in pre-sales and leadership roles across its team. This recognition builds on the companies' recent partnership to drive AI-powered digital transformation in Japan. Across the APJ region, FPT has successfully delivered Databricks solutions for major global enterprises in industries such as insurance, manufacturing and energy. These projects have solved complex data challenges, built modern data platforms and accelerated AI adoption across the business. As a Select Tier Partner, FPT has access to a range of exclusive benefits from Databricks, including expert training, enhanced technical support and closer sales collaboration. These advantages enable FPT to offer even greater value to enterprise clients, especially in key sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and retail, who are pursuing large-scale data transformation. 'Congratulations to FPT on achieving Databricks Select Tier Partner status. This milestone reflects their growing leadership in delivering enterprise-grade data and AI solutions across the region,' said Greg Taylor, Vice President of Partners, APJ, Databricks. 'By combining FPT's local expertise with the power of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, we're helping more customers across APJ modernise their data foundations, operationalise AI at scale, and turn data into timely, actionable insights that drive meaningful business outcomes.' Commenting on the announcement, Frank Bignone, FPT Software Vice President and Director of Digital Transformation Division, FPT Corporation, added: 'We are proud to reach this Select Tier Partnership with Databricks, a global leader in unified data and AI. This milestone reflects our deep commitment to building world-class capabilities in modern data platforms, scalable AI solutions, and enterprise-grade analytics. By combining FPT's global delivery strength and Databricks' cutting-edge technology, we are well-positioned to accelerate data-driven transformation for our clients worldwide.' Looking ahead, FPT continues to deepen its talent capabilities, with a focus on growing the number of professionals certified at the advanced Databricks Data Engineer Professional level. FPT and Databricks are also planning joint events and go-to-market activities in key markets such as the United States and Japan. These initiatives aim to generate new business opportunities and strengthen FPT's position as a trusted data and AI partner on a global scale. About FPT FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. Committed to elevating Vietnam's position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises, the Corporation focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit
