$8M in apple, grape and tender fruit replanting

Added on 02 November 2023

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$8M in apple, grape and tender fruit replanting

CANADA - The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help apple, tender fruit and wine grape producers grow popular varieties.

The initial apple and tender fruit intake of the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative will provide eligible producers with cost-shared funding to purchase new plants to create new opportunities for their business. The wine grape intake will provide producers with access to the same cost-share funding. The replanted stock will yield varieties of produce that better meet market demand, increase yield hardiness and improve resistance against pests and diseases.

“Tender fruit, apple, and wine grape producers are a vital part of Canada’s agricultural industry,” said Lawrence MacAulay, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food. “This funding will help the sector stay competitive while providing Canadians with access to locally grown, healthy and delicious fruit.”

“Growing high quality, nutritious apples for the Canadian market is a long-term commitment and investment,” said Cathy McKay, chair of the Ontario Apple Growers. “Transitioning orchards to high-density systems helps support our growers with lower cost of production, brings additional efficiency to the farm and increases our competitiveness here at home and in the global marketplace.”