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Government Of Canada Investment Boosts Science Capacity At Saskatchewan Agriculture Research And Development Centre

Canadians rely on a strong agriculture industry and innovation helps ensure its success.
 
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced today the Government of Canada has invested $35.3 million for infrastructure improvements at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Swift Current Research and Development Centre.
 
The centre is being renovated and new laboratories are being built, which are used extensively to support AAFC's wheat breeding program and other research on forages and cereals. Science and innovation play an important role in making Canada one of the world's top producers and exporters of agricultural products.
 
Source : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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