Officials said funding for Pulse Canada will go toward work on reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and disease risks, sequestering more carbon and increasing farm profits. (Photo 253350976 © Ramon Cliff | Dreamstime.com)
Federal government gives $11 million grant to Pulse Canada
Feb 12, 2024 | 3:57 PM
OTTAWA, ON – The federal government is giving over $11 million to Pulse Canada for research.
Pulse Canada is the national association that represents growers, traders and processors of Canada’s pulses (dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas).
Officials said the funding of $11,017,979 will go toward work on reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and disease risks, sequestering more carbon and increasing farm profits.
A government news release also talked about what are described as the government’s expected outcomes. Those include developing new management practices that lessen the use of fertilizers and fungicides and developing new varieties.
