The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $15 million over five years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Institute for Global Food Security (GIFS).
“Investing in the research work conducted by GIFS and similar institutions will ensure that Saskatchewan producers not only remain competitive, but remain among the most productive, innovative and sustainable businesses in the world. This is the first step in proving that this is the case,” said Agriculture Minister David Mallit. Monday Fundraising.
The funding will enable “collaboration with partners on market-facing programs, including accelerated breeding, biomanufacturing, and policy and regulation, to maximize Saskatchewan and Canada’s sustainable production of safe, nutritious food for a growing world,” said GIFS CEO Stephen Webb.
The state will allocate $3 million annually to the institute from 2023 to 2027.
Research results released by GIFS in January show that the carbon footprint of crop production in Saskatchewan, particularly canola, non-durum wheat, peas, durum wheat and lentils, is lower than that of crops grown in Australia, France and Germany. showed evidence that it was significantly smaller compared to the same crop. , Italy, USA.
This research institute Established in 2012 It was founded as a partnership between Nutrien (then PotashCorp), the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan.
