New On-Farm Efficiency Program Launched

Aug 20, 2024

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has introduced a new On-Farm Efficiency Program tailored for producers, consolidating the benefits previously available under the Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, now with an added focus on Energy Efficiency.

The On-Farm Efficiency Program provides up to $150,000 in funding across four key areas, each with its own maximum limit:

Smart Farm Technology: Up to $50,000
Energy Efficiency: Up to $50,000
Farm Security: Up to $2,000
Efficient Grain Handling: Up to $100,000

This funding is available on a cost-share basis at 50%, with eligible purchases retroactive to April 1, 2023.

Producers who have submitted quotes to Alberta Pork will be contacted directly. For additional information or inquiries, please reach out to Charlotte Shipp at 780-491-3528 or via email at charlotte.shipp@albertapork.com.

Source : Swine Web

Video: Trade Uncertainty and Pork Growth - Cam Dahl

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council, discusses how trade uncertainty affects growth across Canadian pork production. He explains why CUSMA, market diversification, non-tariff barriers, access to capital, labor needs, and producer advocacy all matter as the industry plans for investment, exports, and long-term competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Trade uncertainty makes access to capital difficult when producers and processors are ready to invest and grow."

Meet the guest: Cam Dahl / cam-dahl-58115832 is the General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council. He has extensive leadership experience across Canadian agriculture, including Cereals Canada, the Canada Grains Council, Manitoba Beef Producers, and the Canadian Grain Commission. His work focuses on policy, advocacy, trade, business development, and strengthening market opportunities for Canadian producers. Learn more from Cam Dahl on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.