The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is among 12 farm organizations that will help deliver almost $183 million in federal funding through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
First announced in Budget 2021, the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is an initiative to help farmers tackle climate change and is part of Ottawa’s larger effort to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030, and towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
The money from the fund will be dispersed through individual producer application intakes by the CCC and other recipient organizations. Direct support to farmers will fall under three target areas: cover crops, nitrogen management and rotational grazing.
For example, producers may apply through the fund to cover the cost of developing grazing management plans, interior cross fencing, water system infrastructure, and legume and forage seeds. Funding may also be used for such things as cover crop seeds and related equipment, as well as developing farm-specific nutrient management plans and equipment modifications for fertilizer application in fields.
The idea of the fund is to help address barriers to wider adoption of climate change-fighting measures, including up-front implementation costs.
Farmers across Canada are encouraged to use the On-Farm Climate Action Fund Web Tool for Farmers to determine which recipient organization best serves their geographic area and needs.
“The fight against climate change is not only about reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, but also helping farmers to innovate and adopt more sustainable farming practices,” federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said in a release. “We will continue to do what is necessary to protect our environment and provide farmers with the support needed to make their operations more sustainable for future generations.”
Click here to see more...