Governments highlight funded activities for research and industry service providers in Manitoba under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership

News release

August 2, 2018 – Ottawa, Canada – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Researchers and industry service providers are now able to access funding for activities under the Ag Action Manitoba program as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership continues to be implemented, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.

Quotes

“The Government of Canada is proud to invest and support research projects that give our farmers and processors a competitive edge. This investment will contribute to a strong, growing agriculture and agri-food sector.”

- Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“Funding available from Ag Action Manitoba will build on our province’s priorities for the sector. Funding for research and innovation opens the door for new discoveries, innovative approaches and disruptive technologies, ensuring Manitoba remains competitive in Canada’s agriculture sector.”

- Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture

Quick facts

  • The Ag Action Manitoba program for research and innovation has two streams of funding, basic and applied research and development activities, and investment related to capacity building. Within each stream, applicants may apply under one of six focus areas:

    • grain innovation,
    • livestock production,
    • agri-resource management,
    • processing and value added,
    • other research and development projects that enhance growth, competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
  • Agri-processors, farmers, industry organizations, researchers and industry service providers can apply for funding for specific activities and participate in strategic investments under the streamlined Ag Action Manitoba program. Cost-sharing and funding caps for activities vary based on the activity.

  • Information about Ag Action Manitoba, including more detail on funded activities and how to apply, is available at Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Manitoba). Interested applicants can also call 1-844-769-6224 (toll-free) or email agaction@gov.mb.ca.

  • The five-year, $3-billion Canadian Agricultural Partnership launched on April 1, 2018, includes $2 billion for cost-shared strategic initiatives delivered by the provinces and territories and $1 billion for federal programs and services. 

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Guy Gallant
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay
613-773-1059

Joey Dearborn
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ralph Eichler
294-945-1494
joey.dearborn@leg.gov.mb.ca

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