Ontario is investing $7 million to protect agri-food sector

The Ontario government is investing up to $7 million through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to support 34 made-in-Ontario research projects that turn innovative research into market-ready solutions for farmers and food processors. 

“Today’s investment will help Ontario farmers remain leaders in food production, delivering safe and high-quality local food to our communities and to markets around the world,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, we are ensuring farmers have access to the solutions and technologies to build a stronger, more competitive and resilient agri-food sector.”

This new funding is part of the province’s $47.5 million investment over seven years through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance’s research programming to support innovative, market-driven research across the agri-food sector.