REGINA — Governments have renewed funding for the 15 agricultural strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan.
Ottawa and Regina announced $25 million through the five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, and specifically the Strategic Research Program.
It focuses on crop genetics, livestock development, food and bioproduct development and soils and environment.
Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay and provincial minister David Marit said the research conducted through the program is important to increase competitiveness and keep farmers on the cutting edge.
