--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240325-global-institute-for-food-security-receives-15mn-to-improve-saskatchewans-agriculture/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Global Institute for Food Security receives $15mn to improve Saskatchewan’s agriculture Publication Date: 25.03.2024, 10:00 The funding aims to bolster agricultural innovation and sustainable food production. The Saskatchewan government has announced a $15mn funding commitment over the next five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. According to Agriculture Minister David Marit, the investment aims to promote agricultural research and innovation, and enable Saskatchewan to maintain a competitive edge in the global agricultural sector. The funding for GIFS will support a host of market-facing programs that includes accelerated breeding, biomanufacturing, and enhancements in policy and regulatory frameworks. With an annual allocation of $3mn from 2023 to 2027, the government said that the funding demonstrates its commitment to promoting food security. The move follows the publication of GIFS research demonstrating that crops like canola, non-durum wheat, field peas, durum wheat, and lentils grown in Saskatchewan have a considerably lower carbon footprint than crops cultivated in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States. GIFS, established in 2012 through a collaborative effort involving Nutrien, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan. --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.