Agri-Industry Development & Advancement (NB)
“New Brunswick. Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries”
The funder does not disclose this information
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
As new and emerging crop development opportunities present themselves, New Brunswick must be prepared to evaluate the opportunity and where feasible, provide assistance to encourage initial production. As there is often a learning curve associated with new production, the first adopters encounter the highest risk. In addition, new production often require new technologies or technologies that are not available in New Brunswick. Assistance to increase the chance of success with these new and emerging crop opportunities will be beneficial. As new and emerging crop development opportunities present themselves, New Brunswick must be prepared to evaluate the opportunity and where feasible, provide assistance to encourage initial production. As there is often a learning curve associated with new production, the first adopters encounter the highest risk. In addition, new production often require new technologies or technologies that are not available in New Brunswick. Assistance to increase the chance of success with these new and emerging crop opportunities will be beneficial.
- To capitalize on crop development opportunities and improve the profitability of New Brunswick producers
- To advance crop and livestock sectors that have growth potential within New Brunswick.
- To add value to crops by optimizing their uses in non-food/livestock feed markets and to stimulate the rural economy in New Brunswick.