Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced a $5 million investment over five years in the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). This funding, provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), will support project development, delivery, knowledge transfer, and training, ensuring PAMI’s continued stability and valuable services to the agricultural sector.
According to MacAulay, “PAMI has a rich history of helping farmers adopt innovative technologies and practices. This funding will enable them to continue their excellent work, ensuring farmers remain at the forefront of producing high-quality food for Canadians and global consumers.”
Marit added, “PAMI provides crucial services to the agricultural, transportation, and mining sectors. Organizations like PAMI have contributed to Saskatchewan’s international recognition as a source of safe, reliable, and sustainably produced food, as well as cutting-edge agricultural tools.”
PAMI collaborates with manufacturers, producers, and the broader industry to provide engineering solutions for the agricultural sector, supporting innovative research that benefits Saskatchewan’s thriving agricultural industry and beyond.
Paul Buczkowski, PAMI’s President and CEO, expressed gratitude for the increased funding, stating, “This investment will enable PAMI to continue supporting agricultural innovation and excellence in Saskatchewan and beyond. We appreciate the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan’s recognition of our work and their commitment to our continued success.”
The Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5 billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments in the agri-food and agri-products sectors, comprising $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion cost-shared commitment for provincially and territorially delivered programs.
