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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

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Approved Projects

Other

Reference #

Project Name

Applicant

ARDI 08.902 Precision Fertility Research and Services for Manitoba Producers

Total Approved: $ 67,360

Lindsay Coulthard
Manitoba Zero Tillage Research Association
(204) 725-3939
ARDI 06.787

Developing Innovative Solution for Storing Corrosive Agricultural Material in Manitoba

Total Approved: $ 65,000

Dr. Risha Gupta

Octaform Systems Inc.

(604) 408-0558

ARDI 06.775

Development of a Cost-Effective High Throughput Harvesting System for Manitoba Seabuckthorn

Total Approved: $ 89,420

Kathie Fedora

Manitoba Seabuckthorn Growers Association

(204) 265-3030

ARDI 06.764

The Impact of Heat Induction on Densified Agricultural Residues for Production of Solid Fuel

Total Approved: $ 40,000

Stephane Gauthier

Prairie Bio-Energy Inc.

(204) 424-5313

ARDI 06.751

Redesign of Tractor Pedal Extensions for Farmers With Disabilities

Total Approved: $5,000

Dr. Danny Mann

Department of Biosystems Engineering

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-7149

ARDI 06.750 All Seasons Insulated Plastic Greenhouse

Total Approved: $ 25,517.50

Roger Haynes

Growing Technologies Ltd.

(204) 476-3198

ARDI 06.748 To Research and Develop a Process for Individual and Commercial Use That Will Convert an Agricultural Waste Product (Flax Straw/Shives) into an Environmentally Friendly Alternative Solid Fuel Heating Source for Personal, Commercial and Industrial Use

Total Approved: $ 80,000

Kevin Lumb

Flax Power Ltd.

(204) 721-0070

ARDI 05.695 Development of Efficient Bio-Diesel Production in Conjunction with Agricultural Waste Management

Total Approved: $ 112,250

Gavin Reynolds

Celtic Power & Machining Ltd.

(204) 826-2120

ARDI 04.611 Constructing Practical Protocols for the Confinement and Identity Preservation of Manitoba Crop Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs)

Total Approved: $ 146,850

Dr. Rene Van Acker

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6080

ARDI 04.609 Emergence Timing and Management of Kochia in Manitoba Field Crops

Total Approved: $ 50,600

Dr. Rene Van Acker

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6080

ARDI 04.565 Assistive Technology Adaptations for Farmers With Disabilities

Total Approved: $ 14,250

Dr. Danny Mann

Department of Biosystems Engineering

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-7149

ARDI 04.552 Development of Biocomposites From Renewable Bio-Resources

Total Approved: $ 46,500

Dr. Raghavan Jayaraman

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-7430

ARDI 01.522 Organic Crop Production with Fertility and Cultivar Options

Total Approved: $ 27,000

Brenda Frick

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

(306) 966-4975

ARDI 01.521 Use of Lactoferrin and Lactoferricin to Inhibit the Growth of Food Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms in Meat

Total Approved: $ 25,000

Dr. Richard Holley
Department of Food Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9601
ARDI 01.519 Use of Biopolymers for Packaging: Biopolymer Coating on Papers to Product Biodegradable Mulching Films

Total Approved: $ 23,100

Dr. Jung H. Han
Department of Food Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8368 
ARDI 01.507 Product Development of Value Added Shelf Stable (Aseptic) Liquid Foods

Total Approved: $ 1,360,925

John D. McAllister
Great Plains Aseptic Processors
Portage la Prairie, MB
(204) 727-3245
ARDI 01.504 McLeod Harvest Research

Total Approved: $ 50,000

Bob McLeod
McLeod Harvest Inc.
(204) 772-8650
ARDI 00.459 Biocontrol Potential of Fungal Chlorinated Metabolites

Total Approved: $ 5,000

Dr. Paul Holloway
Department of Biology
The University of Winnipeg
(204) 786-9726
ARDI 00.438 Meteorological Standardization of Crop Variety Trials

Total Approved: $ 103,272

Dr. Paul Bullock
Department of Soil Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8666
ARDI 00.379 Demographic, Biological and Sociological Characterization of Successful Pesticide-Free Production

Total Approved: $ 25,500

Dr. Rene Van Acker
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6080
ARDI 00.357 Development of a Peripheral Vision Lightbar for GPS-Based Guidance Systems

Total Approved: $ 34,600

Dr. Daniel Mann
Department of Biosystems Engineering
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-7149
ARDI 00.350 Educational Video - Non-Traditional Forest Products

Total Approved: $ 2,000

Ken Fosty
Manitoba Forestry Association
(204) 453-3182
ARDI 99.336 Low-Disturbance No-Till Airseeder for the Prairie's Clay Soils

Total Approved: $ 12,000

Dr. Ying Chen
Department of Biosystems Engineering
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6292
ARDI 99.332 Small Dam Headwater Storage - Water Quality Study

Total Approved: $ 36,000

Bill Turner
Deerwood Soil and Water Management Association
(204) 822-7273
ARDI 99.312 Green Discolouration of Vacuum Packaged Meats

Total Approved: $ 59,000

Dr. Richard A. Holley
Department of Food Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9601
ARDI 99.286 Development of a Web-Based Crop Variety Decision Support Tool

Total Approved: $ 23,000

Cam Stockford/Dave Campbell
Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team (MCVET)
(204) 745-5658
ARDI 99.280 McLeod Harvest

Total Approved: $ 50,000

Bob McLeod
McLeod Harvest Inc.
(204) 772-8650
ARDI 98.226 Liquid Fertilizer Caddy and Center Pivot Swath Turner

Total Approved: $ 25,000
Doug Finlay
3894372 Manitoba Ltd.
(204) 826-2226
ARDI 98.197 Manitoba Maple Syrup Production for Profit and Pleasure

Total Approved: $ 1,000

Ken Fosty
Woodlot Association of Manitoba
(204) 453-7102
ARDI 98.193 The Unreel

Total Approved: $ 75,000

Allister Duncan
Madd Farms Inc.
(204) 822-6629
ARDI 98.168 Enhancing Shelf-Life and Safety of Cured Meats

Total Approved: $ 24,000

Dr. Richard A. Holley
Department of Food Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9601
ARDI 98.148 Manitoba Non-Wood Pulp and/or Paper Mill Prefeasibility Study

Total Approved: $ 75,000

Clayton Manness
3448746 Canada Ltd.
(204) 925-5470
ARDI 98.134 An Economic Assessment of the McLeod Harvest

Total Approved: $ 30,000

Bob McLeod
McLeod Harvest Inc.
(204) 772-8650
ARDI 98.093 New Generation Cooperatives: Their Relevance for Manitoba

Total Approved: $ 22,600
Dr. Brian T. Oleson
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9782
ARDI 98.063 Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Formulations to Control Stored Product Pests

Total Approved: $ 12,000

Dr. Paul Fields
Cereal Research Centre
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
(204) 983-1468