Let's support agriculture
through agricultural biomethanization
Welcome to GNR Shefford, where agriculture meets innovation for a sustainable future.
Agriculture, a precious heritage
Let’s dive into the heart of Quebec and Canada's agricultural soul, where every crop, every effort tells a chapter of our shared history. From the vast golden fields to the bustling barns, agriculture is not just an activity—it is the very fabric of our identity. Join us in exploring this living history, where farmers shape our future, one harvest and one livestock at a time.
- Each farm carries a story of relentless effort, sacrifice, and dedication.
- Quebec agricultural lands, although representing only 5% of the territory, are the guardians of our agricultural and environmental heritage.
Reality of farmers in Quebec, Canada
As farmers, the responsibility on our shoulders goes far beyond the mere act of harvesting. It is a complex and thrilling mission that demands our full commitment.
Farmers work an average of 60 hours per week, shaping their lives around the farm.
The next generation of farmers is facing significant financial challenges due to the rising value of land.
Discover the challenges they face and how they are called upon to be the guardians of a sustainable agricultural future.
Agricultural biomethanization is a tool for economic diversification and sustainable investment in the lands that nourish Quebec and Canada.
- Ensuring economically responsible and sustainable development in agriculture : Farmers are faced with the need to maintain viable agricultural practices in the long term, while respecting budgetary and environmental constraints.
- Reduce pressure for farmland encroachment : Rising land values are putting the viability of farms at risk, with potentially disastrous consequences for future generations.
- Collectively focus on the richness of soils and their preservation : Soils are the foundation of agriculture, but their quality is threatened by various factors, from pollution to climate change. Farmers are on the front lines to protect this precious resource.
- Innovate in agricultural technologies : Farmers are called upon to adopt advanced technologies to increase production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
- Facilitate stakeholder support and social acceptability of agricultural projects : Farmers need community support to prosper. It is crucial to raise awareness and actively involve society in agricultural projects to ensure their long-term success.
Let us recognize and support our farmers in their crucial mission.
Register to encourage the GNR Shefford agricultural biomethanization project in its mission!
Agricultural biomethanization in Quebec and Canada
A green and sustainable innovation
From the valorization of organic materials to the production of renewable energy, this technology is revolutionizing our approach to agriculture.
- Biomethanization in France and Germany has already proven its success with more than 12,000 operational sites.
- Digestate, a by-product of biomethanization, is a high-quality natural fertilizer replacing chemical fertilizers and nourishing the land.
The GNR Shefford project
With the support of the governments of Quebec and Canada, this project represents a bold step towards greener agriculture and clean energy.
- Reversal of climate change
- Renewable energy production
- Production of a superior quality and odorless fertilizer
- Circular and local economy
- Careful implementation
Let's act together for a sustainable agricultural future
Let’s unite our efforts to ensure a sustainable future for Quebec agriculture. Discover how each of us can contribute to preserving our lands, supporting our farmers, and fostering innovation in the agricultural sector to:
- Ensure an economically responsible and sustainable development
- Reduce pressure for agricultural land encroachment
- Focus collectively on the richness of soil and its preservation
- Innovate in agricultural technologies
- Facilitate support from stakeholders and social acceptability of agricultural projects.