Agri-food research in Ontario is getting a multi-million-dollar boost thanks to the provincial government.
The province has announced that it will be investing up to $7 million through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to support 34 made-in-Ontario research projects.
These projects include partnering with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation to develop restoration programs for the growth and survival of young Lake Whitefish, and creating advanced satellite and machine-learning methods to map flooded areas and potential wetlands on farmland, among others.
The aim of these projects is to turn innovative research into market-ready solutions for farmers and food processors.
This new funding is part of the Ontario government’s $47.5 million investment over seven years to support innovative, market-driven research across the agri-food sector.
