Alberta Pulse Growers Commission wants producers to be aware of tax credits for research and development projects.
Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) has confirmed 30.3 per cent of eligible producers’ 2025 check-off payment is eligible for the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit for their investment in APG-funded research and development projects.
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WHY IT MATTERS: Agricultural producers need to know all the tax credits available to make their operation as profitable as possible.
How much can producers claim?
Producers are eligible to claim up to a maximum of 15 per cent for non-incorporated farm operations and up to a maximum of 35 per cent for incorporated operations of the determined 30.3 per cent.
Producers who have paid check-off this past year and have not asked for refunds are eligible claimants for this year’s credits.
How to apply for the SR&ED credit
For more detailed information about the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit, APG advises producers to contact an accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency.
For a history of Scientific Research & Experimental Development visit the Alberta Pulse Growers website. Information about APG research investments in 2024-25 is also available on the website.
The federal Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency and encourages businesses to invest in and perform research and development in Canada.
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit application forms for individual producers and Canadian controlled private corporations can be downloaded directly from the CRA website.
About Alberta Pulse Growers
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission represents 5,400 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean, lupin and soybean in Alberta.
With five zones and a farmer-elected board of 12 directors, APG works to promote the benefits of pulses, both in sustainable crop rotations and as a key part of a healthy diet. Through strategic initiatives, the commission aims to enhance the sustainability, profitability and visibility of pulse production across Alberta.
