New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan Cattle Association Research Chair Christine Strube said cattle producers are the original innovators. 

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“Producers are increasingly interested in using innovative tools with practical, on-farm applications that can address concerns such as animal identification, environmental sustainability, water quality, animal health, and forage productivity,” Strube said. “The SCA is extremely pleased to see this type of investment in innovation that can be adopted on-farm to improve production efficiency.”  

ACRE builds on the Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) program, adapting its pilot-project model to address the needs of Saskatchewan’s agtech sector. MIST helped Saskatchewan startups such as Luxsonic Technologies, SolusGuard and Offstreet advance innovative technologies through pilot projects.  

Innovation Saskatchewan CEO Kari Harvey said for many agtech companies, access to real-world testing can make the difference between a promising idea and a commercial success

“ACRE will help more Saskatchewan companies take that next step, while creating opportunities for producers and industry partners to evaluate and adopt innovative solutions,” he said.

Applications for ACRE can be found here.

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