Investments in research and new technologies will modernize and strengthen the food supply chain
The government of Ontario is investing up to $22 million through the Agri-Tech Innovation Program to fund more than 170 projects that help the agri-food sector implement new and unique ways to set businesses up for future growth and success while strengthening the food supply chain, creating safer workplaces and making operations more resilient to future disruptions.
This investment will build a stronger Ontario through the adoption of new advanced agriculture and food processing technology that improve the productivity of farmers and agri-food processing businesses, address the labour shortage, and support the long-term sustainability and growth of the sector.
Examples of new technology being implemented include:
