University of Manitoba and Canadian Mennonite University Get $6.4-Million in Funding
Two Manitoba universities are getting $6.4-Million from the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund. Both the University of Manitoba and Canadian Mennonite University received money for international research.
The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood – St. James-Assiniboia was on hand to congratulate the schools.
“I am pleased to be here today to recognize two cutting-edge agricultural research projects that support two leading Canadian universities – the University of Manitoba and the Canadian Mennonite University and their university research partners,” said Fletcher.
“These universities will work to find practical solutions to help developing countries become more food self-sufficient. I am convinced that positive results will come out of this research and that it will contribute towards breaking the circle of poverty in developing countries.”
Two projects will split the funding. The University of Manitoba’s research project “Better vegetable growing opportunities for Nigerian women” was awarded $2.9-million. Elsewhere, the Canadian Mennonite University’s research project “Revalorizing minor millets in rain-fed regions of South Asia” received $3.5-million in funding. In both cases funding will be shared between researchers and various partners—at home and internationally.
Schools mentioned: University of Manitoba and Canadian Mennonite University
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