Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Lactech

Lactech’s history is rooted in the alliance of two major players in animal agriculture: Agri-Marché, a family-run feed enterprise, and a partner renowned for its expertise in nutrition and producer training. This collaboration merged Agri-Marché’s purchasing power, laboratory capacity, and marketing know-how with advanced feed programs and leading-edge educational tools. Building on these strengths—along with Agri-Marché’s century-old legacy in Quebec’s agri-food sector—Lactech emerged as a specialized division dedicated to dairy production. It has since become a key player in Quebec agriculture and a benchmark for performance and business excellence.

Lactech’s mission is to support dairy producers and ruminant farmers in reaching their productivity and profitability goals. The company employs a team of passionate field advisors and dairy experts who work directly with producers to develop tailored nutritional strategies. These plans consider animal welfare, forage quality, and farm-specific management practices. Lactech emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement, staying at the forefront of research to deliver scientifically validated, results-driven solutions. Its infrastructure, including two dedicated ruminant feed mills and a specialized delivery fleet, enables reliable, flexible service. This logistical efficiency ensures timely delivery of high-quality feed and contributes to reducing production costs for dairy farms, thereby enhancing profitability.

As a mandated agent of public financial support programs, Lactech plays a vital role in advancing Quebec’s agricultural sector. One of its key responsibilities is managing a grant initiative aimed at the next generation of dairy producers. Each year, Lactech awards direct financial assistance to young farmers to support investment projects that enhance farm profitability or facilitate the acquisition or start-up of new operations. Developed in collaboration with partners in the field, this initiative helps reduce financial barriers and encourages the launch of promising ventures in dairy farming.

More broadly, the support programs overseen by Lactech reflect the core priorities of Quebec’s agri-food strategy. These programs are designed to strengthen competitiveness and innovation by promoting the adoption of efficient practices and new technologies. At the same time, they aim to ensure the renewal and long-term sustainability of dairy production by supporting farm succession and new business creation. Through its role as a delivery partner, Lactech ensures that public funds are distributed effectively and in alignment with on-the-ground needs, leveraging its expertise and close ties with producers. In supporting young farmers, promoting modernization, and helping secure the future of dairy operations, Lactech plays a strategic role in sustaining and growing the sector.