TPC invests $3 million in grain harvesting technology

Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC has invested $3 million in McLeod Harvest Inc, an R&D-intensive company that has developed a new grain harvesting system. The Winnipeg-based firm is undertaking a $10-million project to accelerate development of a two-part system consisting of a field harvester and a stationary cleaning mill. In addition to harvesting grain, the system also captures weed seeds, broken kernels, chaff and other material called millings which are used to make low-cost animal feed. The system will reduce exposure to fluctuating animal feed prices and is being aimed at smaller farm operations, particularly family run niche operations. TPC assistance will focus on laboratory testing, prototyping and field testing....