Bibeau Announces Approved Projects Under The Agricultural Clean Technology Program

Feb 04, 2022

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the first wave of 60 approved projects under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.

“The Government of Canada is working together with agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program helps them acquire more energy-efficient equipment and adopt innovative solutions to make their practices more sustainable. These investments build resilience to climate change and meet consumer expectations,” said Bibeau.

The $17.9 million in funding is focused on three priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency; precision agriculture; and the bioeconomy.

Federal investments total up to almost $7.6 million to date across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Under the ACT Program, farmers and agri-businesses will have access to funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce GHG emissions and enhance their competitiveness.

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