Federal Investment Boosts Ag Tech in Manitoba | Winnipeg News

The federal government is pouring $3.5 million into EMILI, a 10-year-old Manitoba non-profit pioneering digital agriculture, to accelerate Canadian ag-tech innovation and boost farm productivity. The investment will create 165 new jobs, train 350 people, and support 150 SMEs, aligning with national food security goals. EMILI’s proven track record includes validating 90 projects and attracting $20M in private investment, with 24 innovators currently testing 33 projects across 10,000 acres. Companies praise EMILI for real-world testing and networking, ensuring farmers get practical, high-impact tools. With expanded events—including their November conference—EMILI is poised to scale its impact across Canada. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6396819d31e2829b