Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The objective of the Aquaculture Capital Equity Program is to partner with companies to increase production from both hatcheries and marine sites in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program will provide a minimum investment to projects of $250,000 for finfish operations and $100,000 for shellfish to match a private sector…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Insurance Description:The Livestock Insurance Program is designed to provide insurance to compensate Newfoundland and Labrador producers for the death or injury of sheep, goats, dairy cattle or beef cattle caused by dogs or other predators. Producers, who register their animals for insurance prior to April 1 of each year and…
Amount:$10,000.00 Type of Program:Grants Description:AgriInsurance is designed as a management tool to provide producers with income protection against uncontrollable natural perils. Coverage offered to producers is available under two scenarios. Under both options, the producer’s investment is protected against the effects of drought, excessive moisture, wind, frost, hail, snow, wildlife, disease and insects. The following…
Amount:$400,000 Type of Program:Grants Description:The objective of the Advancing Public Trust Program is to build trust and confidence in the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture, agri-foods and agri-products system. Agriculture awareness initiatives will highlight the agricultural sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, educate the public on farming practices and promote the high standards of food safety, environmental…
Amount:$400,000 Type of Program:Grants Description:The objective of the Agriculture Processing and Value-Added Program is to support value-added agriculture and agri-processing in Newfoundland and Labrador and to maintain and expand domestic and export competitiveness. This Program will build upon that success and create employment growth in the agri-processing sector, new economic opportunities for food processing, and…
