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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

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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 receive up to $6,592,913 from the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to lead a Bioproducts Cluster. Research activities by […] Read more
Cranberry beans grown in Grey County on 15-inch rows are fairing better at the flower-pin bean stage than many of their southwestern Ontario counterparts this season. July 16, 2024.
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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. “Soybean farming is a cornerstone of agriculture here in Canada,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture […] Read more
Long hours, high input costs and low returns are just a few of the reasons many farmers struggle with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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Farm workers get access to mental health support

New funding will provide services in Spanish

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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 workers and their families, including $178,000 to develop Spanish-speaking mental health services to serve international agricultural workers better. “The entire agricultural community experiences unique stressors […] Read more
Automation is one of the new research clusters.
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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 Centre’s (VRIC) research and innovation capacity and advanced horticultural research infrastructure. “The VRIC is a key part of Ontario’s wider agri-food research capabilities that drive […] Read more
Tissue culture plants growing in a substrate for approximately three weeks at New Liskeard’s SPUD unit.
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SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade

Ontario fruit and vegetable growers to benefit

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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 enhance the SPUD Unit’s ability to provide farmers and the agriculture and food industry with increased plant disease testing and healthy plant stock for Ontario’s […] Read more

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