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Topic: Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP)
New federal program will invest $50M to support competitiveness in Canada’s agricultural sector
A new funding initiative called the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) will distribute $50.3 million over five years to Canada’s agricultural sector.
B.C. agriculture projects receive $2.9M from federal-provincial innovation program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is providing $2.9 million for 15 innovative projects in British Columbia, to assist with the development, commercialization, and adoption of novel technologies.
The University of Saskatchewan opens a $38 million livestock and forage research centre
A $38 million agricultural research centre opened at the University of Saskatchewan near Saskatoon on October 9. The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) aims to be a world leader in forage and beef production research, spanning the entire beef cattle production chain. The centre aims to forge stronger connections between academia and industry…