Canadian Governments Invest C$6.9 Million into Crop Research

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Canadian Governments Invest C$6.9 Million into Crop Research

CANADA – Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart have announced nearly C$6.9 million for crop-related research through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The funding is being awarded to 42 projects.

This funding is part of the C$26.7 million Government of Saskatchewan agriculture research budget for 2014-15.

Projects to receive funding this year include studies to improve lentil varieties, enhance wheat midge resistance in wheat, decrease oil losses from canola dehulling, and reduce the risk of pathogen contamination on fresh fruits and vegetables.

Third party funding is a key component of many ADF projects. A large number of industry partner organizations contributed C$3.4 million in additional funding to the crops-related projects announced this week.

Almost two-thirds of this funding is being provided by Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) although there are many other partners as well, including the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said: “Our government is proud to continue making investments in crop-related research that will increase the profitability and competitiveness of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.

“These projects will have a range of benefits for farmers, from improved varieties to increased disease and weather resistance.”

TheCropSite News Desk


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