Funding priority is given to projects that enhance food self-sufficiency, increase agricultural growth, or increase secondary processing of food products.
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program. It helps established farmers and new entrants in the agriculture and agrifoods sectors. Funding priority is given to projects that enhance food self-sufficiency, increase agricultural growth, or increase secondary processing of food products. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Eligible applicants must have reported a minimum of $15,000 in eligible agriculture sales in one of the last three years or qualify as a new entrant. To encourage and support new farmers in the industry, new entrants can qualify for up to $20,000 in funding under the Agriculture Infrastructure Program. For more information call 709-637-2077 or email PAAP@gov.nl.ca.
No tax increases next year, but there will be a new $150 Waste Management levy for Corner Brook
NL's deficit is now $948 million instead of the $626 million projected this past summer
More damage and debris around grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
Four people charged after string of break and enters on the Northern Peninsula
Clean up at site of grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour, oily debris found nearby and on beaches
