In Canada, Logiag Inc. received a repayable contribution of $470,000 from the Government of Canada to commercialize a laser-based soil analysis system that replaces more traditional chemical analyses. This funding will allow the company to introduce to the market laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, a technology that allows for faster and more accurate data at lower cost.
Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay-Lacolle said, “The Government of Canada is investing in science and innovation to keep our farmers on the cutting edge, while protecting the environment. Projects like these will help give our agricultural sector a competitive advantage and strengthen Canada’s position as a leader in precision agriculture.”
The technology was developed by Logiag in 2015 in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada and with the support of its Industrial Research Assistance Program. This latest AgriInnovation program contribution will also help Logiag create 45 new jobs over five years.