Perennial Crop Development
The Perennial Crop Development Program is designed to increase sustainability in PEI’s agriculture sector. Perennial crops are often considered to have both substantial ecological and economic benefits compared to annual crop species. Perennial crops can increase carbon levels in the soil and reduce contamination of watercourses and wetlands through erosion control, water-use efficiency, and nutrient cycling efficiency.
The Program will support the implementation of perennial crop development through two sub-programs:
1.3.1 Perennial Crop Establishment Sub-Program
1.3.2 Perennial Crop Efficiency Sub-Program
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Funding
Amount
Up to $20,000 ($100,000 from 2023-2028)
Funding %:
Up to 50%
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, Processors, Producer Associations.
Eligible
Purposes
Support for the Implementation of Perennial Crop Development
Eligible Activities May Include:
Establishment and expansion of perennial crops, including but not limited to:
Purchasing and installing plants
Wind-resilient trellises (see Appendix B: Recommended Minimum Standards for Wind Resilient Trellis Design)
Exclusion netting
Weed control barriers
Drip irrigation systems
Mulch
Seed for orchard or vineyard ground cover
Adoption and/or evaluation of process improvements related to perennial crops, including:
Leading-edge production technologies that help reduce costs
Enhancements that add value or improve operational efficiencies
Improvements in product quality or strategies to increase market access
Costs directly associated with the establishment of perennial crops
Deadline
to Apply
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