QSA's Week in Agri (#7, 2024)
AgriInnovate funding boosts tech; Tribunal imposes duties on Chinese pea protein; Safe Food Act amendments aid trade in Lloydminster; Minister MacAulay tackles China trade barriers; Fertilizer shipments data released.
Start Date: 2024-11-16
End Date: 2024-11-22
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AgriInnovate Program Invests in Sustainable Agriculture Innovations
The Government of Canada, through the AgriInnovate Program, is investing over $7.2 million in four projects to advance sustainable agricultural technology. CRO Quail Farms Inc. will receive up to $1,645,200 for automation, aiming to alleviate labor shortages in quail production. KSM Inc. is allocated $5,000,000 to establish a fertilizer plant in Quebec, reducing dependency on imports. Solution Aleop Inc. and Axceta Inc. will use funding to enhance digital tools and inventory management technologies, respectively, improving efficiency and sustainability in agricultural operations.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']
