Research
Innovate, Optimize, and Add Value to Your Farm
Research is key to staying competitive and making informed decisions that enhance your farm’s productivity and profitability. Funding for research projects supports initiatives that help you test new practices, develop value-added products, and explore innovative production techniques. This can include on-farm trials for crop performance, livestock health studies, or testing new storage solutions to reduce post-harvest loss. Research grants also support projects focused on market analysis, improving processing efficiency, or exploring diversification opportunities. By investing in research, you can discover new ways to optimize operations, increase value, and build a more resilient, future-ready farm.


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Helps Manitoba’s agri-food and agri-product sectors enhance food safety and traceability through financial support for program development, training, validation, and compliance initiatives.
Supports the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-product sector through funding for group learning, knowledge sharing, and industry resource development to build long-term competitiveness.
Supports the growth and competitiveness of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-product sectors by funding group learning initiatives, knowledge transfer events, and industry resource development.
Supports culturally relevant services and resource development that strengthen food systems, expand agricultural knowledge, and build capacity in business planning, risk awareness, and market development.
Supports the modernization and expansion of agri-processing operations by funding capital investments that improve productivity, enable co-packing services, and support access to new markets through quality control and integrated systems.
Supports engagement activities that strengthen relationships between industry, academia, and Indigenous communities, ensuring collaboration from project development through to delivery.
Supports agri-businesses in New Brunswick to expand into new markets and strengthen trade access across Canada and abroad through innovation-driven marketing and export initiatives.
Supports environmental and water resilience by funding on-farm projects that improve soil health, restore habitats, and manage runoff through agroforestry, wetland restoration, and upland or riparian area enhancements.
Supports community-led efforts to protect, manage, and restore local watersheds through planning, outreach, and on-the-ground action.
Supports producers in conducting on-farm research to assess the feasibility and return on investment of new production practices.
Supports BC’s agriculture sector in recruiting and retaining domestic workers through training, diversity initiatives, and workforce development tools.
Provides up to $10,000 to help BC farmers, producers, and packers improve food safety practices and achieve certification.
Supports BC’s producers and processors in building skills and resilience through expert-led training, workshops, and on-farm demonstrations.
Supports BC businesses in implementing traceability systems to meet regulatory requirements for food, animal, and seafood products through cost-shared funding.
Supports BC food and beverage processors in improving productivity, decision-making, and competitiveness through expert-led business consulting.
Supports BC’s tree fruit sector through strategic investments that improve farm viability, modernize infrastructure, and strengthen the industry’s long-term resilience.
Supports small food and meat processors in BC with scaling up operations through infrastructure upgrades, equipment investments, and product development initiatives.
Supports BC producers and processors with business planning, financial analysis, and advisory services to strengthen decision-making and long-term viability.
Supports new BC farm businesses with funding to develop growth strategies, business plans, and make early-stage investments in infrastructure and equipment.
Supports emergency planning, equipment, and infrastructure to protect BC’s food supply and reduce the impact of climate-related and other emergencies on the agriculture sector.
Program Goal: BC’s food supply is secure, and there is a reduced impact on the agriculture sector from climate-related and other emergencies.
Supports local demonstration and evaluation of new agricultural practices by producer groups and First Nations to drive regional adoption of proven innovations.
Supports value-added innovation in Saskatchewan’s agri-food sector by funding the development of new products and processes that enhance Canadian agricultural output.
Supports short-term, farm-level research and innovation projects that enhance productivity, profitability, and climate resilience in Prince Edward Island’s agriculture sector.
Supports PEI watershed groups with funding to plan, manage, and restore ecosystems through community-driven environmental initiatives.
Supports proactive risk management and resilience in PEI agriculture by funding initiatives that strengthen industry adaptability, including climate preparedness and producer wellness.
Offers repayable contributions of up to $5M to commercialize or demonstrate innovative, commercial-ready agri-tech solutions that enhance sustainability and competitiveness in Canada’s agri-food sector.
Supports Canadian businesses in reformulating, scaling, and strengthening the plant-based and agrifood ecosystem through innovative ingredient use and supply chain improvements.
Supports projects that enhance sector capacity, build public trust, and increase awareness of Canadian agriculture through training, knowledge sharing, and engagement — with a focus on national-level initiatives and inclusivity.
Non-repayable funding for non-commercial entities in Newfoundland and Labrador to conduct research and innovation projects that drive economic development and strengthen local R&D capacity.
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Equipment/Tech Adoption
Upgrade your farm with modern technology to boost efficiency and productivity.

Land Improvement
Enhance soil health, drainage and field conditions to increase sustainability.

Business Expansion
Scale your operations, enter new markets, hire staff or diversify your farm’s offerings.

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