$6.92M Investment Powers 30+ U of G Research Projects to Strengthen Ontario’s Agri-Food Resilience

Posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

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U of G researchers work with the province’s agri-food sector, including the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, to test new technologies and bring innovation to growers and processors.

More than 30 University of Guelph research projects are moving forward, applying the University’s leading expertise to power agri-food innovation and grow economic resilience in Ontario.

The $6.92-million public investment is delivered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Government of Ontario and the University of Guelph that drives innovation and independence in Ontario’s agri-food sector.

“As Canada’s top-ranked university for agriculture and forestry, and veterinary sciences, the University of Guelph is proud to work alongside the province and industry partners to help strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector through research, innovation and talent development,” says Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph. “Through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, the University continues to leverage provincial investment with additional institutional support to return practical, sector-relevant solutions that support resilience, productivity and long-term growth across Ontario’s agri-food economy.”

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