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Agriculture Research Initiative

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agriculture Research Initiative is a three year federal/provincial cost-shared program which is funded under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador AgriFlexibility Agreement for total funding of $7.5 M or $2.5 M annually on a 60:40 federal-provincial basis.

Funding will be provided to build both public and private sector applied research capacity in Newfoundland and Labrador in support of the competitiveness of the agriculture sector. The program will provide a non-repayable contribution of up to a maximum of $500,000 per project with the applicant providing a minimum of 15 per cent of the total cost of the project. Projects must demonstrate that they employ a sound scientific methodology, are founded upon collaborative relationships between industry and government, are relevant to the agriculture industry, and support evidence-based decision making. All projects must be completed by February 28, 2014. The program will end on March 31, 2014. The Agriculture Research Initiative is delivered by the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency. For further information contact:

• Agriculture Research Initiative Program Application (29 KB)

Or go to the Program Guide at:

• Agriculture Research Initiative Program Guide (129 KB)

Projects

Alternative Feeds Program – On-Farm Forage Trials

Final Report

• Alternative Feeds Program ON-FARM FORAGE TRIALS (622 KB)
• Communications
• Gallery/Photo

Links

• Atlantic Forage Guide:
• Maritime Pasture Manual:
• Atlantic Canada Forage Research Review: (2 MB)
• Ontario Forage Council:
• Perdue University Forage Information:
• 2010 Forage Guide to Cultivar Selection (247 KB)

Cranberry Integrated Pest Management

• Cranberry Integrated Pest Management Final Report (249 KB)

Fly Monitoring Program

• 2010 Fly Monitoring Program Final Report (178 KB)
• 2010 Fly Monitoring Program Synopsis (35 KB)

Glenwood Seed Potato Farm

• Glenwood Seed Potato Farm Final Report (702 KB)

Honeybee Hive Health Project

Final Report

• 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador Honey Bee Disease Survey (107 KB)

Factsheets

• Import Regulation for Honeybees (122 KB)

Links

• Animal Health Regulations
• Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA)
• Canadian Honey Council (CHC)
• Canadian Pollination Initiative (CANPOLIN)
• Prevention of Honey bee Colony Losses (COLOSS)

Integrated Pest Management Projects – Cole Crops and Sweet Corn

• 2010 Cole Crops Sweet Corn Final Report (193 KB)

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