{"id":512,"date":"2017-11-14T14:21:22","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T14:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/?p=512"},"modified":"2020-01-05T17:21:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T17:21:52","slug":"investing-in-quebecs-clean-tech-industry-to-help-canadian-farmers-grow-more-crops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/en\/investing-in-quebecs-clean-tech-industry-to-help-canadian-farmers-grow-more-crops\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in Quebec\u2019s clean tech industry to help Canadian farmers grow more crops"},"content":{"rendered":"

MP Lambropoulos announces $2.5 million for Montreal company to develop natural fertilizer<\/h4>\n

Canadian families could have access to healthier crops thanks to a Government of Canada investment in the\u00a0 development of a new clean technology aimed at decreasing the need for man-made fertilizers.<\/p>\n

The $2.5 million investment was announced today by Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.<\/p>\n

This investment in\u00a0Inocucor Technologies<\/u><\/a>\u00a0supports the development of Synergro Free, a natural biological fertilizer that improves plant and soil health. The technology is working to enhance the natural growth process for plants and crops. It could increase yields in row crops, such as corn, wheat and soybean, while decreasing the need for pesticides and other synthetic fertilizers.<\/p>\n

This project is being funded through\u00a0Sustainable Development Technology Canada, which works with Canadian companies to bring early-stage clean technologies to market.<\/p>\n

Investments in clean technology are part of the Government\u2019s\u00a0Innovation and Skills Plan<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<\/u>a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.<\/p>\n

Quotes<\/h4>\n

Investments like the one we celebrate today are key to Canada\u2019s transition to a low-carbon economy. Clean tech technologies in agriculture are especially important as they help us plan for our growing population while protecting our environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent<\/p>\n

\u201cOur government\u2019s investments in clean technology reflect our commitment to protecting the planet. But they also point to a clear and strategic direction for economic development through innovation. That\u2019s because innovations in clean tech will lead to products and services that have an impact on all sectors of the economy. And clean tech has the potential to create thousands of well-paying jobs for Canadians. That\u2019s how innovation leads to a better Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development<\/p>\n

\u201cPesticide overuse is a growing problem for farmers and consumers. Inocucor\u2019s natural, non-synthetic alternative improves plant and soil health, increases crop yields and reduces the need for pesticides. SDTC is proud to invest in this ground breaking technology that will deliver economic and environmental benefits to Canadians and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Leah Lawrence, President and CEO, Sustainable Development Technology Canada<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government of Canada and the Province of Quebec have been strong supporters of Inocucor with research grants and non-dilutive capital programs since our early days. Our proprietary microbial consortia technology is well-aligned with SDTC\u2019s mission to bring cleaner technologies to Canadian agriculture.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Donald R. Marvin, President and CEO of Inocucor<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Quick facts<\/h4>\n