CanadaBuys #BC228287

Assessment of Virtual Fencing Technologies for Livestock Management in British Columbia

This opportunity seeks proposals for a project to assess the adoption and effectiveness of virtual fencing technologies for livestock management in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Agriculture and Food (British Columbia) - VGN Resources Group Inc. designated as Program Administrator - Scope of Work: - Evaluate virtual fencing as a tool for improved grazing practices and labor reduction - Assess current adoption levels and the impact of funding programs - Identify barriers to adoption and economic feasibility - Determine technology requirements for long-term implementation - Products/Services Requested: - Assessment services related to virtual fencing technologies - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are listed - Unique Requirements: - Focus on both private and Crown land - Emphasis on environmental and climate change objectives - Project is part of the Ministry's extension programming

Description

VGN Resources Group Inc. will act as the Program Administrator for projects under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's extension programming for environment and climate change. The project aims to assess virtual fencing as a tool for managing livestock more efficiently while supporting environmental stewardship across British Columbia. It includes evaluating its effectiveness in reducing labor, improving grazing practices, and replacing or complementing traditional fencing on both private and Crown land. The project also seeks to understand current adoption levels, the role of funding programs, barriers, economic feasibility, and technology requirements to determine priorities and supports for long-term implementation.

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