USask GIFS receives $15M boost for agriculture, food production from SK

The University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) has received a $15M investment from the Government of Saskatchewan over the next five years. This funding will support GIFS’ core operations and mission to research, develop, and deliver innovation for sustainable agriculture and food production. “The investment will enable collaboration with partners on our market-facing programs, including accelerated breeding, biomanufacturing and policy and regulatory—maximizing Saskatchewan and Canada’s sustainable production of safe and nutritious food for a growing world,” said USask GIFS CEO Steve Webb.