Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused funding program.
“New Brunswick farmers are looking for new tools to generate revenue and help the environment,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson. “Anaerobic digesters provide an innovative way to reduce waste and generate energy. The Anaerobic Digester Feasibility Studies Funding Program will help farmers plan how they can use this important technology.”
Anaerobic digestion involves breaking down biodegradable materials by bacteria without oxygen. The $1.5 million program will offset the cost of feasibility studies for agriculture-focused anaerobic digester development.
One stream of the program is intended for farmers; the other – funded through the Regional Development Corporation – is for non-profits, local governments, regional service commissions and First Nations.