Technologies that can turn renewable resources such as agricultural residues into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics are receiving federal funding. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will […] Read more
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Federal bioindustries funding to help develop new bioproducts
The bioproducts cluster brings together representatives from across the agriculture and processing sectors
Government funds soybean climate-change resistance research
Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) is getting a multi-year federal funding boost through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. Over four years, the agricultural biotechnology developer will receive $2,325,361 to develop a high-yielding, climate change-resistant soybean and enable field testing.
Government funds soybean climate-change resistance research
Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) is getting a multi-year federal funding boost through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. Over four years, the agricultural biotechnology developer will receive $2,325,361 to develop […] Read more
Farm workers get access to mental health support
New funding will provide services in Spanish
The Farmer Wellness Initiative (FWI) is getting $538,000 to diversify its free agriculture-based mental health services. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding allows expanded FWI programming for Ontario farmers, farm […] Read more
S-Cap invests $23.55 million into horticulture to boost competitiveness
Horticulture research and innovation is getting a $23.55 million boost from the federal and provincial governments. The multi-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) investment will increase Vineland Research and Innovation […] Read more
SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers to benefit
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) unit in New Liskeard.
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The financial boost from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will […] Read more