Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integrated Weed Control Strategy for Soilless Cultivation of Remontant Raspberries and Mulberries
Agreement Number:
1041807
Agreement Value:
$185,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 6, 2026 - Dec 6, 2027
Description:
This project aims to develop an integrated pest management strategy to control weeds in soilless cultures of everbearing raspberries and traditional blackberries using alternative and sustainable control methods that reduce the use of herbicides such as glyphosate. Reducing the number of hours spent on manual weeding will increase the firm’s profitability.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Saint-Laurent-Ile-D'orleans, Quebec, CA G0A 3Z0
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1041807
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
103192233
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Les Fraises de l'Île d'Orléans inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Beauport--Côte-de-Beaupré--Île d’Orléans--Charlevoix
Federal Riding Number:
24020
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
111993