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$3.8 million announced for agricultural research projects in Lethbridge

Agricultural researchers in Lethbridge 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.

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