AgriRecovery Initiative to support farms affected by drought

June 18, 2026 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The federal and provincial governments are together committing up to $25 million to help Nova Scotia livestock and wild blueberry producers recover from the impacts of the severe drought last year.

The drought was the worst in generations, creating significant financial pressures for farms across the province. This new targeted support under the AgriRecovery framework will help address impacts beyond those covered by existing programs.

AgriRecovery is a federal-provincial-territorial disaster relief framework that helps agricultural producers manage the extraordinary costs associated with recovering from disaster situations and resuming business operations.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will contribute 60% of eligible program costs, up to $15 million, with the province contributing 40%, up to $10 million.

This initiative is one part of the province response to the drought and complements existing supports.

Producers will be advised when applications open.