The federal government said it will fund another $97 million for farms and agri-businesses to adopt cleaner technologies such as more efficient grain dryers, solar power and precision agriculture technology.
It adds to almost $170 million already spent on 414 projects.
“Canadian farmers fully understand the need to take care of the environment and they are constantly innovating to find new solutions to reduce their emissions,” said federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay.
The new money is for 148 projects including 37 new grain dryers, 48 solar installations, and 31 purchases of “precision agriculture technology.
A further 14 projects for research and innovation are also being funded.
