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.