“Research and innovation are key assets for our agri-food industry’s long-term competitiveness, resilience, and adaptability in a changing world,” says Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “The Alliance continues to generate tremendous technological momentum, and our government will continue to invest to enhance it. We are excited and eager to see the fruit of further research findings, innovation, and commercialization across our growing $51 billion agri-food sector.“
“The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance exemplifies the collaborative approach that is vital to moving agriculture forward in this province,” says Dr. Rene Van Acker, interim president and vice-chancellor at the University of Guelph. “The University of Guelph is proud to contribute our world-class expertise in agricultural and veterinary sciences to this joint effort, which includes training future agri-food leaders. Together with our government, industry and academic partners, we will continue to solve challenges so farms, communities and businesses can prosper, and Ontarians can enjoy a safe, healthy, homegrown food supply.”
Four key Alliance benefits—a strong economy, a skilled workforce, innovative solutions, and safe, healthy food —stem from cutting-edge research and innovation, training and laboratory services that come together under the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance banner.
Source : News Guleph