Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has conditionally approved $2,655,587 in funding for Cereals Canada’s Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) initiative.
With this contribution, MCA joins Alberta Grains ($4,319,798) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission ($6,243,074) among grower organizations that have committed funding towards construction of the new facility, which is expected to cost approximately $100 million.
“Market development and access is a top priority for MCA and one of the core principles that guide our work,” says MCA chair Robert Misko. “This support for Gate will help Cereals Canada continue their valuable work in this area, which benefits Manitoba farmers and the entire cereals value chain.”
MCA’s investment is based on the business plan provided by Cereals Canada, which highlights the need for a new facility to help the cereals industry grow and thrive. This funding is conditional upon Cereals Canada securing the required financial support from government entities and other funding partners to cover the remaining projected costs.
“As a Cereals Canada member, we are part of a united effort to drive the growth, maintenance and development of the Canadian cereals market, both domestically and internationally,” Misko says. “Because Cereals Canada is based in Winnipeg, we frequently collaborate on programming that facilitates direct engagement between Cereals Canada and our directors, delegates, staff and members, including technical exchanges and other farm tours.”
Over the last 50 years, Cereals Canada (and its predecessor, the Canadian International Grains Institute) has worked to advance the cereals value chain and built a reputation for training, testing and innovation within the industry. Cereals Canada says it needs a new facility to maintain this momentum and continue meeting global demand for high-quality Canadian grains.
