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Agriculture Research and Innovation Program

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Description

The Agriculture Research and Innovation Program will support farm-level applied research, innovation and adoption projects that are designed to address challenges and opportunities and increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the PEI agriculture industry.

The Program will be implemented through two sub-programs:

  1. Applied Research Sub-Program
  2. Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program

Eligible Applicants

  1. Applied Research Sub-Program
    • Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
    • Agricultural producers;
    • Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
    • Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations;
    • Public, private and academic research bodies;
    • Municipal and provincial governments; and
    • Others as approved by the Applied Research Review Committee.
  2. Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program
    • Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
    • Agricultural producers;
    • Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
    • Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations;
    • Municipal and provincial government; and
    • Others as approved by the Agriculture Technology Advancement Review Committee.

Eligible Expenses

  1. Applied Research Sub-Program
    • Variety and/or crop research trials that can include yield evaluations, climatic suitability analysis, pest resistance, and improvements in pollination;
    • Crop and livestock development research that will lead to on-farm diversification;
    • Crop and livestock research that will support commercialization of new agri-based products;
    • Pest management research to quantify the extent of specific pest problems and/or evaluation of control measures to reduce pest or pesticide risk;
    • Crop and livestock research which has the potential to address challenges associated with climate change;
    • Short-to-medium term projects which address gaps in scientific knowledge and/or target new clean technology opportunities;
    • Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities;
    • Salaries;
    • Consulting fees;
    • Equipment rental;
    • Monitoring equipment;
    • Project-related travel (i.e. plot visits);
    • Materials and supplies;
    • Analytical laboratory fees; and
    • Administration costs.
  2. Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program
    • Innovative projects which lead to on-farm diversification including crops, livestock and alternative uses for agricultural products;
    • Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies;
    • Support for the adoption of on-farm best practices, considered to be innovative and forward thinking for the sector;
    • Adapting existing equipment or technologies in a new and innovative manner for use on Prince Edward Island;
    • Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities; and
    • Consulting fees [up to 35%].

Deadline Date

Ongoing. Please click the link indicated below for update.

Contact

Contact Name: PEI Department of Agriculture

Phone Number: (902) 368-4880

E-mail Address: ARIP@gov.pe.ca

Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/agriculture/agriculture-research-and-innovation-program

Industry:

Agriculture, Indigenous, Municipalities

Location:

PEI

Tags:

Producer, R&D, SMEs

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