L'ASSOMPTION, QC, - 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, Tatiana Auguste, Member of Parliament for Terrebonne, announced support of up to $3,250,000 in funding for Zone Agtech under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator (ACT Accelerator). Zone Agtech is one of six not-for-profit organizations that will fund projects that advance the development of clean technology for adoption in agriculture across Quebec. 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, on May 8.
With support from ACT Accelerator, Zone Agtech will further distribute funding to Quebec companies through its NEXTERRE program, delivered in collaboration with Cycle Momentum and Ecotech Québec. This program will help companies develop and test new farming technologies in real farm settings and will share knowledge by offering webinars and training on new agricultural technologies in Quebec. This project aims to help clean farming technologies and bioproducts grow, improve, and reach the market. It will ensure these solutions meet farmers' needs and are easier to use, while also helping reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.
This ACT Accelerator investment will help ensure that Quebec 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