MAPAQ launches the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative: a step forward for the adoption of agtech in Quebec

The Agtech Zone welcomes last night's announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPAQ) of the newAgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative, a program designed to accelerate the adoption of innovative agricultural technologies in Quebec's agricultural businesses.

This initiative represents an important milestone in the modernization of the agricultural sector. It responds to a need expressed for several years by producers, horticultural associations, and the innovation ecosystem, namely to have access to concrete tools that facilitate the integration of technologies adapted to the realities on the ground.

A structured program to promote innovation in agriculture

The AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative aims to support the adoption of technologies that enable:

• automation of critical tasks,
• the collection, analysis, and use of agricultural data,
• improved decision-making,
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  , while promoting the sustainability and efficiency of agricultural businesses.

This measure confirms the growing importance of agtech in the sector's competitiveness and reflects the Quebec government's commitment to supporting agricultural businesses in their technological transition.

A structured and promising collaboration for the entire sector

The Agtech Zone is proud to have contributed to this collaborative effort carried out jointly with MAPAQ, horticultural associations, and REIH. The discussions, consultations, and analyses conducted over the past few months as part of the Strategy to Accelerate the Adoption of Horticultural Technologies, of which the AgXis Program is a part, have made it possible to identify clear priorities and guide the creation of a program capable of truly supporting the adoption of high-performance technologies in the field.

A proactive organization that creates the conditions for success for agtech companies and producers

The announcement of this initiative also reflects the role of the Agtech Zone as a proactive organization dedicated to creating conditions conducive to the success of agtech companies and innovators in Quebec, as well as the concrete impact of its collaboration with horticultural associations, the REIH, and the MAPAQ. By structuring the ecosystem, facilitating collaborations, and matching producers' needs with technological solutions, the Agtech Zone directly contributes to accelerating the development and integration of local innovations for the benefit of the entire agricultural sector.