Two farmers advocacy organizations are welcoming a new action plan for New Brunswick’s agriculture sector.
The provincial government released New Brunswick Agriculture Growth Action Plan 2025-2030 on Nov. 6.
Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Pat Finnigan said the plan has the potential to help grow the sector and strengthen the economy.
“This plan sets a clear path to unlock our province’s agricultural potential, and empowers producers, processors, industry, government and investors to drive much-needed growth and move New Brunswick forward as a hub for agricultural excellence,” Finnigan said in a statement.
A steering committee co-chaired by the government and the Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick (AANB) will guide implementation and assessment of the plan.
The president of the AANB said the plan is an important step to unlocking the growth potential described by Finnigan.
“Investments in optimizing farmland, boosting indoor production and investing in value-added processing closely align with priorities identified by industry in the Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick’s agriculture growth and digital agriculture strategies to provide important building blocks for future growth,” Danielle Connell said.
The head of the National Farmers Union in New Brunswick said his organization also supports the plan.
“With a focus on improving access to farmland and increasing infrastructure and distribution options, this plan supports important steps toward achieving our goal of food sovereignty,” said Alexis Légère.
The plan will guide co-ordinated action across government and industry, focusing on three pillars:
- Optimizing farmland: Enhancing farmland use and protecting agricultural farmland and activities
- Developing businesses: Strengthening agribusinesses and increasing processing capacity
- Growing markets: Expanding export opportunities and market access
The full plan can be found here.
