39 agricultural research projects across Alberta get $11.49 million

Mar 29, 2023 | 3:12 PM

Agricultural researchers across Alberta are receiving funding for a wide array of projects.

The Agricultural Funding Consortium (AFC) has announced a total of $11.49 million in funding for 39 research initiatives.

The largest categories of agricultural products that have funded research projects are crops (mixed) at $5,887,121, wheat at $3,930,834, and pork at $2,559,473.

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Nate Horner said this funding will have a significant impact on Alberta’s agriculture industry and directly benefit Alberta’s producers and processors.

“This funding will have a significant impact on Alberta’s agriculture industry and directly benefit Alberta’s producers and processors,” said Horner. “It will benefit multiple sectors in every corner of the province, from livestock producers in the north to crop growers and food processors in the south. We share the AFC’s commitment to sustainability, diversification and long-term growth for the agriculture and food industry.”

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Two projects based in central Alberta are to be funded:

1. Beef cattle – To explore conditions for improving the efficiency of water usage during sanitation – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Lacombe, Alberta

2. Crops (mixed) – Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network: Fostering further network development – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Lacombe, Alberta

A full funding breakdown is available on the Agricultural Funding Consortium website.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

39 agricultural research projects across Alberta get $11.49 million

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