B.C. funds on-farm tech adoption

Added on 28 November 2023

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B.C. farmers looking to grow their businesses in the face of rising costs are getting support for accessing new technologies. Items such as robotic and automated equipment, farm-management software and digital sensors will help them increase production, efficiency and profitability.

The new B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program will provide as much as $3 million over the next two years from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable CAP.

“We are listening to B.C. farmers and know that the cost to upgrade or introduce new technologies is a barrier for many, especially those with smaller farm operations,” said Pam Alexis, B.C.’s minister of agriculture and food. “With this new program, we’re providing support that can help farmers, now and in the future, so they can be more competitive, improve their bottom line and produce more food to feed our communities.”