Programs of the Alliance
From research to innovation
Alliance programs transform expertise into impact, returning value to Ontarians. Our five main programs are tailored to meet the needs of Ontario’s agri-food innovation sector and rural communities.
Through our programs, we deliver world-class research, training and laboratory services that leverage U of G expertise for the benefit of Ontario.
Explore Alliance programs by clicking through the links.
- 5 unique programs
- The Alliance supports Ontario's almost $51-billion agri-food sector.
- 169 patents and licences over five years
- Alliance-supported research leads to innovative products and practices for the agri-food sector.
- $270 million invested by partners over 5 years
- Researchers leverage Alliance funding to amplify results.
Alliance programs making an impact
In the media
- Understanding transmission of the avian influenza virus (Farmtario)
- Dr. Claire Jardine explained the One Health approach to avian influenza research and how she hopes her Alliance Special Initiatives project will close some knowledge gaps.
- More Feed, Please: How feeding cows for longer may help improve cull cows’ fitness for transportation (Milk Producer Magazine)
- Research at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre showed there are benefits to giving some cull cows time to dry-off and gain weight.
- Utilizing yeast in sow diets to optimize piglet growth (National Hog Farmer)
- An Alliance-funded study showed that yeast additives are a promising alternative to in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide (ZnO).
- An Alliance-funded study showed that yeast additives are a promising alternative to in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide (ZnO).
- Pain control aids calves at castration (The Western Producer)
- A recent Alliance-funded study found that young calves show more pain responses when not treated with pain control at castration.
- Social media posts used to predict avian flu outbreaks and spread (Ontario Farmer)
- Computer scientists and poultry researchers at U of G are harnessing advanced AI and comprehensive data sources to predict the appearance of avian flu in Canada.
- Field strawberry season kicks off early (The Grower)
- Thanks to the innovation of “day neutral” strawberries, the season now extends into late fall, allowing for a longer period of enjoyment of the sweet and tasty locally grown fruit.
- Thanks to the innovation of “day neutral” strawberries, the season now extends into late fall, allowing for a longer period of enjoyment of the sweet and tasty locally grown fruit.
Delivering on Grow Ontario
Explore Grow Ontario: a provincial agri-food strategy
Alliance programs align with the key priorities set out in the province’s Grow Ontario strategy.
Strengthening the agri-food supply chain
Increasing agri-food innovation and adoption
Attracting and growing Ontario's agri-food talent
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