LRIC is supported in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.
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Recent News
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Engineering a Better Farm
Better Pork, October 2024: The issues facing livestock now are bigger and more complex than ever before. We need to involve experts from automation, engineering, computer science and other fields and use their skills and knowledge to support the livestock sector.
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CEO Commentary: New beginnings
CEO Commentary: This fall is ushering in some big changes for me and LRIC alike. As I step into the role of CEO of this organization, I am invigorated by the tremendous work LRIC has undertaken and the excitement of projects to come.
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Study delves into centralized transfer options for Ontario deadstock collection
Milk Producer, August 2024: A follow up study taking a deeper look into finding solutions to the Ontario livestock industry deadstock management challenges has identified developing additional holding or transfer capacity as a way to reduce costs for both collectors and farmers.
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Protecting yourself against cyber security threats on the farm
Ontario Beef, August 2024: High profile cyberattacks are increasingly making headlines in Canada as criminals target retailers, municipalities, health care providers and critical infrastructure. The agri-food sector is not immune from such attacks and its vulnerability is increasing the more it becomes digitized and increases its reliance on sensors, data collection and online connectivity.
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LRIC Newsletters
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Livestock Innovation
Published September 18, 2024
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Livestock Innovation
Published August 23, 2024
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Livestock Innovation
Published July 16, 2024
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Research Highlights
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Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer
Published April 16, 2024
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Researcher takes deeper look into how avian flu spreads
Published April 16, 2024
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Researchers Transform Animal Byproducts Into Valuable Assets
Published April 16, 2024
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