In this week's edition of In the Berry Field; Sonny Murray gives a crop update for the major berry crops.
Irrigation Funding through various Programs
Season Extension
Enhancement Program is more focused on equipment than water sources. It’s funding limit
is 60% and maximum is based on gross farm revenue which is in the
guidelines. The first funding deadline is May 19th with a
second intake window in October.
The Environmental
Stewardship and Climate Change Program has the best management practices
(BMP’s) for water supply. The first deadline is 15 June, 2023. The
second deadline is in September for work this fall.
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BMP
124/125: Wells, dams, spring developments and reservoirs or tie-ins to a
multi-use water supply pipeline as part of climate adaptation (pumps, power
supply, monitoring devices, pump tests. Hook-up installation and consultant
costs, materials and contracted labour costs for spring development –
collection well, cutoff trench, or cutoff walls)
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