Saskatchewan government steps in to support drought stricken ag producers
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Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will be rolling out measures to assist ag producers as they battle the effects of drought conditions on the prairies.
Ag Minister David Marit in making today’s announcement said effective immediately changes will be made to allow low yielding crops to be put to other use to support the livestock sector. The government will also make changes to temporarily increase the maximum funding a livestock producer can receive from the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) for dugouts, wells and pipelines.
Our livestock sector is facing tremendous challenges sourcing feed, as well as some challenges in securing access to sustainable, quality livestock water sources, Marit said. Agriculture is a vital part of our provincial economy and we are taking steps to support producers through this extended period of dry, hot conditions. I want to encourage grain producers to work with neighbouring livestock producers to make feed available. SCIC is working with customers to ensure damaged crops, intended for harvest, can be put to an alternate use such as silage, baling or grazing. When crops are severely damaged and the appraised yield falls below an established threshold level, the yield is reduced to zero. In response to the feed shortage this year, SCIC is doubling the Low Yield Appraisal threshold values for customers who salvage their cereal or pulse crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage. For example, the previous established threshold fo
Sask. announces more insurance supports for farmers battling drought
The Saskatchewan government has announced additional support for producers experiencing a difficult summer and potential losses due to drought conditions.
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