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The measures were introduced to help farmers suffering through the summer drought, allowing them to temporarily recover from their loses. But it has become a point of contention for some farmers, who are concerned not everyone qualifies and are skeptical of the strategy as a long-term solution.
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The maximum rebate allowed by FRWIP was increased from $50,000 to $150,000 until March 31, 2022, with a 50-50 cost-share split for the first $50,000 and ad 70-30 government government-producer split for the remaining $100,000.
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The measures were introduced to help farmers suffering through the summer drought, allowing them to temporarily recover from their loses. But it has become a point of contention for some farmers, who are concerned not everyone qualifies and are skeptical of the strategy as a long-term solution.
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Try refreshing your browser. Provincial drought aid inaccessible for some farmers in Sask. Back to video
The maximum rebate allowed by FRWIP was increased from $50,000 to $150,000 until March 31, 2022, with a 50-50 cost-share split for the first $50,000 and ad 70-30 government government-producer split for the remaining $100,000.
Province encouraging low yielding crops be utilized as feed for livestock sector
July 15, 2021
The provincial government is making it easier for low yielding crops to be utilized for cattle feed during the challenging conditions which exist as a result of an extended period of hot and dry conditions.
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced on July 14 that effective immediately damaged crops can be put to an alternative use such as silage, bailing or grazing.
Marit is hoping that grain producers and neighbouring livestock producers can work together to quickly make this feed supply available. With the appraised yield of many crops at or near falling below the established threshold levels where the yield is reduced to zero, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is doubling the Low Yield Appraisal threshold values for customers who salvage their cereal or pulse crops as feed.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is looking at all the options available to support the producers at this time,” he said. “We are encouraging producers to take advantage of our existing programs and services we have in the province.” For the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s purposes, when crops are severely damaged and the appraised yield falls below an established threshold level, the yield is reduced to zero. As there is a feed shortage, the corporation is doubling the low yield appraisal threshold values for those who salvage their cereal or pulse crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage.