The application deadline for the land development initiative under the Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program is extended to June 17, 2022. This enables farmers to either amend their submitted applications, or submit new applications to request financial assistance for fertilizer purchased in 2022.

This is a one-time exception to the program for the 2022 growing season in response to requests from the agriculture industry to help address historically high fertilizer prices. Funding approvals for fertilizer and/or agricultural land development will be prorated based on program demand, and fertilizer purchases will be reimbursed up to 50 per cent of eligible costs.

Applications received after June 17, 2022 will be assessed once program savings are identified later in the fiscal year.

Budget 2022 allocated $2.15 million for land development and agriculture infrastructure initiatives under the Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program. Approximately $1.15 million is available for agricultural land development and/or purchasing fertilizer.

For more information, visit Agriculture Programs and Funding, call 709-637-2077 or email PAAP@gov.nl.ca.

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Linda Skinner
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2284, 632-8167
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