Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Evaluating the use of prescribed fire to rejuvenate forage pastures and its impact on soil health
Agreement Number:
SCAP-ASP-010
Agreement Value:
$125,924.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 13, 2023 - Sep 27, 2027
Description:
This project aims to evaluate how forage production and nutrition responds to prescribed fire and grazing practices and the resulting interaction with soil chemical and microbial properties (in particular carbon storage and cycling) on pastures in the agriculturally diverse Peace Region of British Columbia.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2E7H7
Reference Number:
235-2023-2024-Q4-00172
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
891151391
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Cattle Association, and Peace River Forage Association of British Columbia
Program:
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Program Purpose:
AgriScience Program Project component accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
NAICS Code:
11211