Canadian agri-businesses are leading the way in creating new solutions to reduce emissions and make agriculture more resilient. The Government of Canada is supporting this effort by working with Canadian non-for-profit agtech organizations to help science-focused small- and medium-sized businesses develop innovative technologies that grow the economy, while protecting the environment.
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced support of up to $6,250,000 in funding for the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator (ACT Accelerator). This investment is part of the full $30 million distributed through ACT Accelerator. CAAIN is one of six not-for-profit organizations that will fund projects that advance the development of clean technology for adoption in agriculture across Canada. Earlier today, Danielle Martin, Member of Parliament for University–Rosedale, announced the full ACT Accelerator investment of up to $30 million, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
With support from ACT Accelerator, CAAIN will further distribute funding to Canadian companies through its Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program. This will expand CAAIN's smart farm network and focus on technologies that are already advanced, helping move them to the final stages before full use. It will also improve how these technologies are tested on farms, making it easier for farmers to trust and adopt them. Additionally, CAAIN will help these companies grow by offering support, mentorship, and access to a strong network.
This ACT Accelerator investment will help ensure that Canadian producers and agri-food businesses have access to a wider range of advanced technologies, contributing to a more competitive and climate-friendly sector.
Source : Newswire.ca