Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers - SK - Canada

Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers

SK, Canada
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
grant_single|update January 24, 2025

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  • grant_single|openingDateJune 7, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateJune 7, 2023
  • grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • Ministry of Agriculture
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Funding of up to $100,000 for producer groups to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level.

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This grant is available to incorporated producer groups based in the province of Saskatchewan. Eligibility is defined geographically to ensure the support focuses on advancing local agricultural practices and technologies.
  • Incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer groups.
  • Agri-ARM groups within Saskatchewan.
  • Indigenous communities located in Saskatchewan.
  • Commodity groups operating in Saskatchewan.
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$ 100,000

Evaluate vertical farming technology for urban settings

$ 58,750

Evaluate new organic fertilizer impact on crop yield in Winnipe

$ 95,500

Introduce and evaluate solar-powered irrigation systems

$ 85,000

Implement and demonstrate a new irrigation technology to optimize water usage

$ 54,000

Test new drought-resistant wheat varieties

$ 74,500

Demonstrate and assess no-till farming techniques

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Eligibility for this grant is limited to certain types of organizations based in Saskatchewan.
  • The applicant must be an incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer group.
  • Eligible groups include Agri-ARM groups, Indigenous communities, and commodity groups.
  • Individual producers are not eligible, but can participate by collaborating with a local producer group.

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The ADOPT program is specifically designed for incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer groups to apply and demonstrate new agricultural practices and technologies at a local level.

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Individual producers and in-depth research projects are not eligible for this grant. The aim is to support community-level initiatives through collaborative efforts of eligible groups.
  • Individual producers.
  • In-depth research projects.

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The ADOPT program supports projects that involve the demonstration and evaluation of new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. These projects aim to provide practical insights and tangible outcomes that could be benefited from by the local agricultural operations.
  • Demonstration and evaluation of new agricultural practices and technologies for crops.
  • Demonstration and evaluation of new agricultural practices and technologies for livestock projects.
  • Projects with one-year duration, with exceptions for biennial or perennial crop demonstrations.

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The ADOPT program funds cover several types of costs directly related to the project implementation.
  • All direct project costs.
  • Administration costs up to five per cent.
  • Field day costs to a maximum of $1,000 (if part of a funded demonstration project).

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
  • Relevance of the project at the local level.
  • Producer involvement.
  • Indigenous community involvement.
  • Potential impact and probability of adoption.
  • Project promotion plan.
  • Ability of the applicant to complete the project.

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Here are additional details for this grant application:
  • Projects approved for funding will have a public announcement, as demonstrated by previous years' listing of approved projects.
  • The application form is not publicly available and must be requested by email from the evaluation coordinator.
  • The program is administered by the Agriculture Research Branch, which can be contacted for further questions.
  • Official translations for the application process are limited; reliance on Google Translate for unofficial translations is at the applicant's risk.
  • Specific budgeting constraints include the maximum eligible field day costs and restrictions on capital purchases and honorarium.
  • The grant has specific rounds for approval dates, indicating that planning should align with these cycles.

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Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers

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evaluation.coordinator@gov.sk.ca
306-787-6566

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