SASKATOON – The federal and provincial governments have announced a maximum investment of $7.4 million over the next five years to help Saskatchewan agriculture become more innovative and profitable.
The Agricultural Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) and Agriculture-Applied Research Management (Agri-ARM) programs will help farmers incorporate better practises.
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“These programs provide producers with better access to the technology that will help them grow their businesses, and make sure that our advancements in research move from the lab to the producer to create long-term benefits,” said Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister.
Up to $3.4 million can assist eight Agri-ARM sites in the province with operating and capital investments.
Agri-ARM connects regional applied research and demonstration sites to focus on increasing value from crops and more efficient production.
Through ADOPT, $4 million is available to Saskatchewan producers who are interested in incorporating new technologies at their farms and ranches.
Funding for these programs is provided under the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2 framework, a $3-billion investment in agriculture.
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