“World leading innovation is essential to helping Canadian farmers keep pace in a highly competitive global industry. New methods and technologies in the ag and food industry keeps Canada’s economy resilient and strong” said Justine Hendricks, president and CEO of FCC. “FCC’s Innovation Farm Network and its partners are critical to delivering this vital innovation to Canadian producers when they need it the most.”
The farm in MacGregor, part of FCC’s broader commitment to agtech, will also contribute to the $2 billion investment FCC announced to support Canadian agtech companies. This funding ensures farmers have access to practical, tested solutions to enhance their operations.
“With the addition of this site, we can evaluate more technologies in more settings and see how they perform in prairie conditions and on different crops,” said Jacqueline Keena, managing director of EMILI. “We’re grateful to FCC for their ongoing investment. Their multi-year commitment helps us reach more farmers and support more innovators to accelerate the adoption of on-farm technologies, ultimately making them more efficient.”
By expanding the Innovation Farm Network to over 17,000 acres, FCC continues to support Canadian farmers with real-world testing environments. These environments offer valuable insights into new technologies, lowering the risks for farmers adopting new methods. FCC and EMILI will continue their work to connect innovators with testing resources, helping to accelerate the adoption of effective farming technologies across Canada.
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