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Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a record-breaking level of payments under the Sask...

Over 90 per cent of insured acres insured by the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program have received payment, totalling $60.4 million across the province.

Article content Record-setting crop insurance program enhancements are expected this year, according to the provincial and federal governments. Through a partnership between the two levels of government, coverage will reach a record level of $273 per acre due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage, up from $224 in 2020 — a 22 per cent increase in coverage, the province announced on Tuesday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or New to 2021: Crop insurance program enhancements unveiled Back to video The changes “will continue to...

“Farmers across Saskatchewan continue to step up despite all the challenges thrown their way during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Bibeau said in a release. “These improvements to the Crop Insurance Program give Saskatchewan farmers more coverage they can count on. We will continue working with our provincial counterparts to ensure farmers have the risk management tools to help their stability and growth.” Asked if the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on crop insurance, Harpauer said, “None.” “For over 60 years, the Crop Insurance Program has supported Saskatchewan producers with rel...