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FCC and EMILI expand Innovation Farm Network in Manitoba

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding its Innovation Farm Network, a key part of its long-term strategy to make Canada a global leader in agricultural innovation and productivity.

The network is adding a 6,000-acre farm, with 2,600-acres dedicated to potatoes, in MacGregor, Manitoba to its series of Innovation Farms, which give farmers access to trusted, practical tools to grow efficiently, build resilience and with less risk. This marks the first time a potato operation has joined the network and reflects FCC’s continued commitment to support agtech innovation that meets the needs of a wide range of producers.

The expansion is part of a multi-year partnership between FCC and EMILI, a Winnipeg-based organization focused on accelerating digital agriculture. EMILI will lead testing and validation efforts at the MacGregor site, building on the success of its Innovation Farms, its demonstration site launched in 2022.

“World leading innovation is essential to helping Canadian farmers keep pace in a highly competitive global industry. New methods and technologies in the ag and food industry keeps Canada’s economy resilient and strong” said Justine Hendricks, president and CEO of FCC. “FCC’s Innovation Farm Network and its partners are critical to delivering this vital innovation to Canadian producers when they need it the most.”

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