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Funding from the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership will drive innovation and strengthen the sector’s competitiveness.
WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Cereals Canada today announced that it has received $7.3 million in funding support for research, innovation, and market support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This substantial investment includes $6.6 million over three years from the AgriMarketing Program (AMP) and $674,000 over five years from the AgriScience Program (ASP).
“Our cereal farmers are a cornerstone of Canada’s agricultural sector and work so hard to grow top quality grain,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “With this funding, we’re not only helping them stay competitive, but also making sure that Canadian grains continue to meet our high standards, here at home, and around the world. This vitally important investment will support the growth, sustainability, and future of cereal farming in Canada.
“We are grateful for the support from the Government of Canada for applied research and market access initiatives that will benefit Canadian wheat, durum, barley, and oat growers, and the value chain as a whole,” said Dean DiasCEO of Cereals Canada. “This funding enables us to amplify our resources, maintain and grow markets, and foster industry relationships and advocacy, helping to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s cereals industry.”
The announcement was made from Cereals Canada’s pasta laboratory, one of six technical facilities located in downtown Winnipeg. These specialized laboratories have played a crucial role in the organization’s research and development efforts and will directly benefit from the Sustainable CAP funding.
“This investment is about supporting our farmers and securing the future of Canadian cereals in a competitive global market,” said Terry DuguidParliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South. “By backing research and market growth, we’re ensuring that our grains remain world-class and that our agricultural sector continues to thrive in a sustainable way.”
One of the key initiatives supported by the AgriScience Program funding is a four-year (2024-2028) research activity in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists Dr. They shine Joseph and Dr. Lovemore About. The project will look at how variety and environmental conditions affect oat quality for different food applications, providing the industry with knowledge about year-to-year variability in oat quality and how best to ensure that Canadian oats continue to deliver consistent quality expected by customers.
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