Officials said Pulse Canada funding will go toward reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and disease risks, sequestering more carbon and increasing agricultural profits. (Photo 253350976 © Ramon Cliff | Dreamstime.com)
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February 12, 2024 | 3:57 p.m
OTTAWA, ON – The federal government is providing more than $11 million to Pulse Canada for research.
Pulse Canada is the national association representing growers, traders and processors of Canadian pulses (dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas).
Officials said the $11,017,979 in funding will go toward reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and disease risks, sequestering more carbon and increasing agricultural profits.
A government press release also discussed the government's expected results. This includes developing new management practices that reduce the use of fertilizers and fungicides, as well as developing new varieties.