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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T12:12:39Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-12LXM1Y0E0",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Dairy Farmers of Canada: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/dairy-farmers-of-canada/",
    "summary": "10 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $32.4M with Dairy Farmers of Canada, 2018–2026.",
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        "value": 10,
        "unit": "count"
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        "label": "value",
        "value": 32400000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$32.4M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 1,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 6,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "The objective of this project is for the development of new or improved tools, practices, products, strategies and technologies in order to increase the efficiency and profitability of the dairy farms, and to improve the welfare and health of the cow and the quality of the milk.",
      "This project aims to provide solutions to improve the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the Canadian dairy sector. This will be done by developing and implementing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon, improving the health and welfare of cattle and the quality of milk produced, and increasing the consumption of milk products.",
      "This project aims to advance sustainability and public trust in the dairy industry, supporting Dairy Farmers of Canada’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero by 2050 collectively across Canadian dairy farms. DFC will leverage its robust quality assurance program, proAction®, to strive for continuous improvement in environmental and climate change mitigation practices, animal care, animal health, antimicrobial stewardship, and farm sustainability.",
      "The objective of this project is to develop and implement DairyTrace as a fully functional national dairy cattle traceability system under the responsibility of Canadian Dairy Network as the national Responsible Administrator. The project is also designed to enhance public trust by furthering the development and implementation of the livestock traceability module of proAction and by pursuing stakeholder engagement and consensus on an industry traceability strategy.",
      "This project aims to build on existing tools, add value and seek opportunities for improvement. DFC will work with industry stakeholders to strengthen DairyTrace to provide accountability, enhance public trust and improve the integrity of proAction. The project initiatives will help support new federal regulations, animal health, and sustainability.",
      "The objective of this project is to enhance public trust by furthering the development and implementation of Dairy Farmers of Canada's quality assurance program, proAction, and by pursuing stakeholder engagement and consensus on an industry sustainability strategy. The project will help farmers implement best management practices, strive for continuous improvement, meet customers' expectations, and provide consumers with the proof to support their confidence in products from Canadian dairy farms.",
      "This project aims to develop new export markets for Canadian apples and diversify away from the Western Canadian market.",
      "The objective of this project is to leverage and promote the Canadian dairy brand and ensure growth in domestic dairy production via export. Analysis by the DFC suggests that cheese curds are a good initial opportunity because poutine is an iconic Canadian food that highlights many of the Brand Canada attributes as well as a link to Canadian dairy",
      "The objective of this project is to evaluate the impact of continuous transport compared to providing a period of rest between transport legs on behavioural, metabolic, and clinical indicators of health in young dairy calves aged between 9 to 16 days.",
      "The objective of the project is to leverage and promote the Canadian dairy brand and ensure growth in domestic dairy production via export."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/agriculture-and-agri-food-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-12LXM1Y0E0",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Dairy Farmers of Canada: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/dairy-farmers-of-canada/"
  }
}