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Ontario Invests in Innovation and Protection for Agri-Food Sector

The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen support for the province’s agri-food sector through new investments focused on innovation, resiliency, research, and long-term competitiveness.

Recent announcements tied to Ontario’s agri-food strategy and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming include funding aimed at:

  • advancing agricultural research,
  • accelerating technology commercialization,
  • improving sustainability,
  • strengthening food supply chains,

and helping producers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.
The investments support a wide range of initiatives across Ontario agriculture, including research infrastructure, biosecurity innovation, market diversification, and precision farming technologies.

For the pork sector, the continued focus on innovation and resiliency aligns closely with industry priorities surrounding:

  • biosecurity,
  • production efficiency,
  • labor challenges,
  • sustainability,
  • and technology adoption.

Programs supporting commercialization and practical on-farm technologies are also helping accelerate solutions tied to real-time monitoring, digital agriculture, animal health, and operational efficiency.

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