The federal government is investing in Canadian agriculture through technological innovation.
Ottawa is providing the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) with $50 million to support its work of funding innovative projects in ag, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced in Calgary, Alta. on Aug. 26.
“We know we’re an energy superpower, and we’re also an agriculture superpower,” the minister said. “We’ve been scouting around the country to empower the best organizations who can help us deliver on our (National Food Strategy).”