December 22, 2014 - Victoria, British Columbia - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
British Columbia's agri-food industry is receiving more than $2.5 million for 27 new projects supporting trial crops, and the development of new agricultural products and practices.
The projects announced today include:
- Testing of quinoa, flax, lentil and pea varieties suitable for growing conditions in the Peace Valley region;
- The design and testing of novel, energy-saving LED fixtures to help to grow lettuces, leafy greens, micro-greens, and culinary herbs year-round while reducing energy usage by 40%; and
- Development of commercial raw pet food products sourced from producers in communities around B.C.
The funding comes from the governments of Canada and British Columbia's Growing Forward 2 agreement which provides up to $13.4 million between 2013 and 2018 through the Canada-B.C. Agri-Innovation Program. Projects funded through the program must have the potential to lead to the commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies and practices. So far 63 projects have shared more than $5.8 million in funding.
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