$10.6 million to strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector

    Wednesday, 21 February 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Funding is for Swine Innovation Pork (SIP) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

    The Federal government has announced up to $10.6 million to strengthen Canada’s position in the global pork sector. Funding is for Swine Innovation Pork (SIP) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Canada's pork industry is an economic powerhouse, employing tens of thousands of Canadians and contributing billions to Canada's GDP. As the global demand for pork continues to increase, producers need access to the latest research and technologies to ensure they can get their high-quality products to grocery store shelves in Canada and around the world.

     

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