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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has launched two new challenges. Think you can solve either of these challenges? Compete for funding to prove your feasibility and develop a solution! Enhancing automation in controlled environment agriculture farming Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an indoor technology-based production system where crops are grown under a modified and highly conditioned […]
Ottawa – Today, the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) is releasing a comprehensive report on the agricultural research and innovation system: where funding is from, how policies are developed, trends, human capital, and dissemination. Some of the key findings include: Agriculture and agri-food generate $113.8 billion and one in every eight jobs in Canada (2.3 […]
We are happy to share the full AIC 2017 Conference Program. Click here to view. There are still a few days left to register! The conference kicks off in Winnipeg, April 24-26. Don’t miss it!
With just over a week to go before AIC 2017: Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Environment kicks off in Winnipeg, make sure you get your registration in to ensure you are part of the discussion April 24th-26th. We have an excellent lineup of speakers and panel discussions planned. Click here to view the Conference Agenda and Register […]
With less than a month to go, now is a perfect time to register for AIC’s 2017 conference in Winnipeg, April 24th-26th. Things will get underway with our Welcome Reception on April 24th from 5-7pm to get re-acquainted with colleagues and peers in the Delta Ballroom of the Delta Hotel, 350 St. Mary’s Avenue, Winnipeg. The […]
The AIC 2017 Conference is taking place April 24-26 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This year’s theme, Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Environment, will foster important discussions among leading agricultural stakeholders who will tackle questions that include: How can innovation minimize agriculture’s contribution to climate change? What support is available to advance Canada’s agricultural clean technologies? How can […]
Delivering the latest agriculture news weekly to your inbox The AIC Weekly Notes have become a popular source of information for the agricultural research and innovation sector, regularly providing news, job postings and events through weekly electronic updates delivered right to your inbox. AIC compiles articles, photos and events into an easy-to-access format every week. […]
This week, the Hill Times published a special policy edition in its weekly paper focused entirely on agriculture. Serge Buy, CEO of AIC, was featured in three articles where he provided comment on a number of issues facing the sector including supply management, potential changes to NAFTA and the impact of rising electricity costs. When […]
AIC is pleased to announce several distinguished speakers who will be presenting their work and insights at the Agricultural Institute of Canada’s upcoming national conference, Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Environment taking place in Winnipeg, April 24-26, 2017. Speakers include: Naveed Aziz – Director, Technology Programs, Genome Canada Dr. Steven Frey – Senior Scientist, Aquanty Inc. & […]
The knowledge system underpinning agriculture is a crucial driver of agricultural growth and productivity in Canada. Our full agricultural potential cannot be realized without research that is informed by real problems on the ground – nor without genuine efforts to effectively disseminate research outcomes to end-users and a broader audience. Every year, there are important […]