Province to continue partnership with University of Guelph on agri-food alliance | 24CA News
The province is renewing its dedication to a program that was developed by the University of Guelph.
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is receiving $343 million to be unfold out over the subsequent 5 years beginning April 1 that can be put towards analysis specializing in meals security and animal welfare, and help the event of a highly-skilled workforce that can result in financial development alternatives within the agri-food sector.
Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson, together with members of the alliance, was on the Ontario Dairy Research Centre outdoors Elora on Wednesday for the announcement.
The alliance is a partnership between the University of Guelph, the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
University president Charlotte Yates says this renewed dedication by the province is an instance of how effectively the college is doing with regard to meals analysis and know-how.
“It gives us a platform from which then to leverage other resources so we are able to amplify the impact of this investment through the work that our researchers do, and the funding they receive from other resources,” Yates mentioned.
Thompson provides it’s important for the province to proceed their relationship with the college on agricultural issues.
“The University of Guelph is one of the best institutions to partner,” mentioned Thompson. “Not only is the university reaching out to other institutions, but the agricultural industry as well. We are bridging the opportunities to work with colleges and universities.”
The college’s vice chairman of analysis, Dr. Malcolm Campbell, calls this “a landmark” settlement that can create and apply groundbreaking, globally-relevant innovation to deal with the challenges and alternatives within the agri-food sector and rural communities.
According to a news launch, the alliance has elevated Ontario’s gross home product by $1.4 billion and supported greater than 1,300 jobs.
“When you get disruptions in the supply chain, people start to look at Ontario for solutions whether it be for technology solutions, or to be the source for exports,” mentioned Yates.
“We need to keep ahead and with what’s happening in the area of food, agriculture and trade, and make sure the work that the university does supports those emerging areas as well.”
© 2023 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
