Agriculture Development Fund

Producers, agri-food businesses, and research-driven organizations in Saskatchewan often face emerging challenges that can limit productivity, sustainability, or market growth. The Agriculture Development Fund offers a way to turn promising ideas into practical solutions by supporting applied research and innovation that strengthens the province’s agriculture and food sector. Backed by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Agriculture, this program focuses on addressing real production constraints and value-added opportunities that matter to industry today and in the long term.

The fund is well suited for projects that explore new crops or livestock approaches, improve feeding systems, advance food processing technologies, or enhance soil and ecosystem resilience. Rather than one-size-fits-all grants, funding levels are tailored to the scope and impact of each project, helping offset key research and development costs. Projects are typically led through recognized research organizations, but they often involve collaboration with farms, agri-food companies, and industry partners to ensure outcomes are practical and commercially relevant. Support is non-repayable, making it especially attractive for early-stage or exploratory work that carries technical risk.

Applications are generally accepted through a staged process, starting with a high-level concept before moving into a full proposal for selected projects. For Saskatchewan-based businesses and organizations looking to solve pressing agricultural challenges or build long-term competitiveness, learning more about how the Agriculture Development Fund works could be a valuable next step.