The country has great agricultural and agri-food scientists, but turning their research and innovations into profitable businesses has historically been a struggle.
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FCC commits $2 billion to ag tech investment
Farm Credit Canada says the funding commitment will allow it to invest directly into promising agriculture technology companies
Increase crop-research funding
There’s much talk these days about diversifying Canadian agriculture’s exports away from their reliance on the sector’s two biggest, and currently most unpredictable, customers.
Research chair funding renewed
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 […] Read more
