Vineland, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $23.55 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in horticultural research, innovation and commercialization activities, and research infrastructure, all to benefit Ontario farmers and consumers.
This multi-year investment will support the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) in research activities to increase the competitiveness and profitability of horticulture in Ontario and Canada. It will also support the Centre’s work with the Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) in ensuring there is up-to-date equipment and infrastructure in place to conduct industry focussed research and innovation activities.
VRIC has established research capacity in five theme areas: automation, biological crop protection, plant responses and the environment, plant variety development, and consumer, sensory and market insights. This research aligns with the Grow Ontario Strategy goals, including: