Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/96 |
Canada |
2013 |
Biodiversity and ecosystem |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Wildlife Compensation Program |
Environment related objective
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To conserve and enhance wildlife and their habitat.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Wildlife Compensation Program
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Type of measure
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Compensation program
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/96 |
Canada |
2013 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To provide an opportunity for agricultural producers to diversify their economic base and participate in the biofuels industry.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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EcoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative (ecoABC)
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Type of measure
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Capital program
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/96 |
Canada |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Not specified |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To support environmental programmes.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental programmes: Growing Forward Framework initiatives
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Type of measure
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Environmental program
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/97 |
Canada |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Programme Innovbio (Innovbio Programme) |
Environment related objective
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To support the development of the organic sector.
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: The objective of this programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector. Financial assistance for eligible projects includes technology adaptation and transfer of expertise to organic farms or to those in the process of conversion; development and improvement of knowledge of farmers and advisors; as well as regional initiatives aimed at solving identified problems.
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under paragraph 2(d) of the General services category. The support is provided through a publicly funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Programme Innovbio (Innovbio Programme)
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Type of measure
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Extension and advisory services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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From June 2009 to June 2013
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/97 |
Canada |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To support the development of the organic sector.
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: The objective of this programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector. The main focus of Component 1 (Volet 1) of the programme is to improve the competitive capacity of agricultural enterprises. Eligible activities include analysis of organic production plans for a specific product; analysis of innovative marketing networks for a specific product; and initiatives related to maintaining the recognition and development of the organic designation.
This programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under paragraph 2(f) of the General services category. The support is provided through a publicly funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for marketing and promotional services. There are no expenditures that could be used by sellers to reduce selling price or confer a direct economic benefit to purchasers. There are no direct payments to producers or processors.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Marketing Support Programme for Organic Products - Component 1 - Programme d'appui à la mise en marché des produits biologiques - Volet 1: appui à la mise en marché des produits biologiques, au maintien de la reconnaissance et à la mise en valeur de l'appellation sur les marchés occupés ou en développement
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Type of measure
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General services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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From June 2009 to June 2013
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/97 |
Canada |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To suppor the development of organic sector by promoting the conversion of agricultural activities into organic farming.
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: The objective of this programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector by promoting the conversion of agricultural activities into organic farming. The main focus of Component 1 (Volet 1) is to provide consulting services to support implementation of organic certification on a farm. Eligible activities include site visits and consultations accompanied by a report identifying non-compliance issues; and development of procedures, documents, records, as well as management tools necessary for the qualification of organic certification.
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under paragraph 2(d) of the General services category. The support is provided through a publicly funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support Programme for Organic Conversion - Component 1- Programme d'appui à la conversion à l'agriculture biologique - Volet 1: services-conseils en appui à l'organisation et l'implantation de la certification sur une entreprise agricole
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Type of measure
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Consulting services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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From June 2009 to June 2013
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CAN/97 |
Canada |
2013 |
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Non-monetary support |
Agriculture, Other |
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Environment related objective
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To manage waste and support sustainable production of bioindustrial crops.
The purpose of these scholarships is to foster students interested in research and to financially assist the best candidates in undertaking or continuing a Master's or Doctoral research programme or research doctorate in theme areas deemed priorities for Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FRQNT) partners. The programme gives precedence to students whose applied research programmes are in the following fields:
- optimal water use in agri-food;
- the valorization of agri-food waste;
- the sustainable production of bioindustrial crops;
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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MAPAQ Thematic Scholarships - Programme de bourses thématiques du MAPAQ
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Type of measure
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General services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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From June 2009 to June 2013
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CHL/40 |
Chile |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
General services: Research and development centres |
Environment related objective
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Research and development centres.
Generation, adaptation and dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge and products that contribute to the sustainable (social, economic and environmental) development of the competitiveness of the various agricultural sector actors.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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General services: Research and development centres
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Type of measure
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General services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CHL/40 |
Chile |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Not specified |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To improve productivity and the environmental situation and to raise partnership levels.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Training services: Development promotion services (PRODESAL and PRODECOP): support for the contracting of technical advisory services to improve productivity and the environmental situation and to raise partnership levels.
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Type of measure
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Training services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011
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Keywords
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Agriculture |
G/AG/N/CRI/40/REV.1 |
Costa Rica |
2013 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To increase food security and improve quality of life while accommodating environmental concerns.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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General services: Research by the National Institute for Agricultural Innovation and Technology Transfer (INTA)
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Type of measure
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Research
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011
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Keywords
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