From Food Security to Farm Robotics, Province Invests $8 million in U of G Research Through Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance

Posted on Monday, July 24th, 2023

Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald (right), pictured at the Ontario Crops Research Centre - Bradford with research technician Kevin Vander Kooi, received funding for her project on agricultural robotics for vegetable production and weed management.

Supporting food security in Northern Ontario First Nations, making biocomposite parts for electric vehicles and using robotics for weeding vegetable crops are among the nearly 50 University of Guelph agri-food research projects to receive over $8 million in new funding from the Ontario government. 

Announced today, the funding is intended to develop U of G innovations that support industry and make a difference to Ontario farmers and consumers. 

Read the full story on University of Guelph News. 

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