Saskatchewan agriculture industry benefits from funding for research demonstration projects
News release
June 6, 2025 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 32 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects and 6 Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in funding in 2024–25 under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The ADOPT program provides funding to assist producer groups and First Nations communities to evaluate and demonstrate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. ADOPT focuses on practical, short-term research projects that can be applied by producers soon after completion.
The SFP provides funding for relevant and timely field-level studies to support agriculture producers and processors in Saskatchewan and helps to develop new best practices that reinforce Saskatchewan's global leadership in sustainable agriculture production and expertise.
Several projects will be demonstrated at Agri-ARM (Agriculture-Applied Research Management) sites throughout the province this year for producers to take part in learning first-hand about the new technologies and production practices.
Quotes
“Research is at the root of how we grow the sector and strengthen Canada’s position as a world leader when it comes to agriculture. These projects will help get best practices directly into the hands of farmers and processors in Saskatchewan and keep them on the cutting edge.”
- The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“Saskatchewan is a global leader in agriculture technology and sustainability practices thanks to initiatives like ADOPT. By investing in demonstration and knowledge transfer projects, we are ensuring the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Canada's agricultural sector."
- Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture
Quick facts
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Sustainable CAP has committed $10 million over 5 years to demonstration projects through ADOPT and SFP.
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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
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