Canada Invests $1.2 Million in Bioproducts Sector

Canada funds $1.2 million to develop wheat and flax opportunities in Manitoba including Prairie Pulp & Paper straw paper: Farmers and the Canadian bioproducts sector are getting a boost from the Harper Government. Member of Parliament Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre), on behalf Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced support of over $1.2 million for two innovative initiatives that will create new opportunities for Manitoba wheat and flax growers.