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AIC Report: Investment Environment for Agri-Food Research and Innovation

In November and December 2020, the Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) hosted a series of virtual events where representatives from across the agri-food system examined the investment environment for agri-food research and innovation. Participants underscored that research and innovation in agri-food are key enablers of economic growth and create opportunities to fight against climate change, improve […]

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AIC announces date for annual general meeting

The Agri-Food Innovation Council will be holding its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, March 16th 2021 at 1pm ET. There will be an election for three (3) Board of directors positions. A slate will be circulated by the Board thirty days in advance of the meeting. Interested members are invited to contact the CEO […]

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AIC presents to House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

Today (February 2nd, 2021), the Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) was asked to present to the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee on the issue of processing capacity. AIC made four key recommendations in its presentation: That the government create a funding program to facilitate the adoption of automation technology for food manufacturers.  That the […]

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Save the Date! Fall Conference date announced!

The AIC Fall Conference will take place October 25-26, 2021. The intent is to hold an in-person conference in Toronto. Based on provincial and federal government pronouncements, it is expected that the great majority of people wanting to be vaccinated will be by this Fall. If that is the case, we should be able to […]

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Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – February 2021 Issue

Here are the highlights of this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest! Click HERE for the full version. Opportunities and Upcoming Events: Many events are being cancelled or re-scheduled at the last minute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check each organization’s website or its social media site for up to date information. AgChat Manitoba Women […]

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Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – January 2021 Issue

Here are the highlights of this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest! Click HERE for the full version. Opportunities and Upcoming Events: Many events are being cancelled or re-scheduled at the last minute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check each organization’s website or its social media site for up to date information. Science Communications What […]

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Two New Agriculture Funding Opportunities

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 […]

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Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – December 2020 Issue

Here are the highlights of this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest! Click HERE for the full version. Opportunities and Upcoming Events: Many events are being cancelled or re-scheduled at the last minute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check each organization’s website or its social media site for up to date information. National Day of […]

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Governor General Recognizes Exceptional Canadians in the Field of Agriculture and Agri-Food

AIC would like to sincerely congratulate Alfred E. Slinkard, C.M., Christian Barthomeuf, C.M., and John S. Eyking, C.M. for their appointment to the Order of Canada.   Alfred E. Slinkard, C.M. was appointed as an honourary member for his ground-breaking work in the field of agronomy, leading to the development of two cultivars of lentils which […]

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