The Canadian seed industry is getting a $760,000 boost through the Growing Forward 2 program.
The money will be used to help the seed industry improve and enhance the certification of seed crops, identify and assess risks and opportunities in the industry and expand seed trade in global markets.
The industry provides close to 60,000 jobs, contributes more than $5 billion to the Canadian economy and has strong export markets helping to achieve the Government's objective of expanding agricultural exports to $75 billion by 2025.
The Canadian Seed Growers' Association, or CSGA, will get just under half a million to better understand the risk and opportunities within the seed system and develop options for the future. CSGA will receive an additional $203,400 under the AgriMarketing program, Assurance Systems stream to modernize seed production standards and guidelines.
The CSGA is a non-profit organization representing seed growers.
The Canadian Seed Trade Association, or CSTA, will receive $65,154 under the AgriMarketing program, Market Development stream to help build Canadian seed innovation and trade and break down barriers to trade.
The CSTA is a national trade association bringing together more than 130 company and association members.
