Ag Canada announces investment in low-carbon agrichemicals

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is investing up to $1,236,310 for Anodyne Chemistries Inc. through the AgriScience Program - Projects Component, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

This investment will support Anodyne Chemistries in developing and demonstrating an innovative bio-electric process that converts carbon dioxide and water into high-quality, low-carbon formic acid and hydrogen peroxide, resulting in significant GHG reductions and reduced reliance on petrochemical feedstocks for Canada’s agricultural sector. Formic acid and hydrogen peroxide both play important roles on Canadian farms, where they are used to preserve animal feed, support livestock health, and sanitize equipment and crops using methods that are safe for both food production and the environment.

“We’re proud to work alongside AAFC to build the foundation for a domestic, decarbonized agrichemical supply chain in Canada, strengthening food security and supporting the transition to a net-zero future,” says Iain Evans, chief executive, Anodyne Chemistries Inc.