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Title:

Cybersecurity for Digital Livestock Farming: Tamper-Evident IoT Pipelines and Workforce Micro-Credentials

Agreement Number:

26561

Agreement Value:

$900,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The project strengthens Canada’s dairy and poultry systems by creating secure Internet of Things (IoT)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) pipelines, anomaly detection, and workforce training, mitigating cyber risks to animal welfare, food safety, and climate reporting credibility.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The project will deliver secure‑by‑design cybersecurity solutions for Canadian livestock systems through applied research, field validation, and national knowledge transfer. Expected results include strengthened IoT security in dairy and poultry operations, increased cybersecurity capacity among agricultural professionals, and field‑validated security protocols adapted to real‑world farm environments. Open‑source, bilingual tools will support broad adoption across the sector, while collaboration with government and industry partners will inform future policies and standards. Together, these outcomes will address key technical, workforce, and regulatory gaps and contribute to stronger agricultural cyber resilience in Canada.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2

Reference Number:

088-2025-2026-Q4-00173

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dalhousie University

Federal Riding Name:

Halifax

Federal Riding Number:

12006

Program:

(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program

Program Purpose:

The program provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.