"Earlier this year, it was revealed that much of that pruning, including 665 positions and almost $350 million in spending, would focus on the research and development sector. Over the coming months, seven sites are set to close: three research and development centres in Guelph, Ontario, in Lacombe, Alberta, and in Quebec City, as well as four satellite research farms at Nappan, Nova Scotia, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and Scott and Indian Head, Saskatchewan."
"These closures will encompass a wide range of research programs, including food safety and food-borne pathogen control, soil-moisture conservation and drought research, and beef cattle genetics and breeding, in addition "
"Experts warn these cuts are short sighted and could lead to disastrous consequences for the Canadian agriculture industry. A small divesture from agricultural risk management programs into research could increase productivity and growth by $2-3 billion per year."
"Disease-resistant strains of wheat, shelterbelt programs, canola seed, winter-hardy forage varieties, precision guidance technologies, and many other innovations originated from or were supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the federal department focused on protecting, regulating, and improving Canadian agriculture."
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is reducing 665 positions and nearly $350 million in research and development spending. Seven research sites are scheduled to close, including three research and development centres in Guelph, Lacombe, and Quebec City, plus four satellite research farms in Nappan, Portage la Prairie, Scott, and Indian Head. The closures will affect programs covering food safety and food-borne pathogen control, soil-moisture conservation and drought research, and beef cattle genetics and breeding. Experts warn the cuts are short sighted and could cause disastrous consequences for the Canadian agriculture industry. A separate estimate indicates that divesting a small portion from agricultural risk management programs into research could increase productivity and growth by $2–3 billion per year.
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