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Agri-Food Innovation Act (S.S. 1995, c. A-15.3).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Agri-Food Innovation Fund.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Special fund Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Research
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 31 March 1995.
Abstract

The aim of the present Act is to establish the Agri-Food Innovation Fund as a corporation. The purpose of the Fund is to: a) enhance the diversification of the Saskatchewan agriculture and food industry; b) support of , research in and development of the Saskatchewan agriculture and food industry; and c) encourage Saskatchewan farmers and rural residents to create economic opportunities and jobs. For that purpose the Fund may: a) support the biotechnology infrastructure; b) support the commercial development of technologies for the processing of agricultural products; c) promote sustainable agricultural development; d) support new primary production alternatives and skills within the agricultural community; e) work in cooperation with organizations similar to those of the Fund; f) support the development of skills to assist agricultural producers in adapting to the changing agriculture and food industry; g) carry out activities provided for in the federal-provincial agreement. The text consists of 15 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca