AgriStability

• AgriStability reopened for Alberta farmers impacted by extensive summer rains

  The AgriStability enrolment deadline was April 30, but it has been reopened to give farmers impacted by excessive rainfall until Oct. 1 to sign up for assistance. 

  Weather

  Aug 31
  
• AgriStability interim benefit increase announced for Sask. producers

  The federal and Saskatchewan governments have agreed to increase the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2021
  
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• APAS outlines steps needed by governments to respond to drought conditions

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on the provincial and federal governments to respond to current drought conditions in the province.

  Economy

  Jul 13, 2021
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• Manitoba agriculture sector turns to Ottawa for more support

  Manitoba's ag sector is looking to the federal government for support on a wide variety of economic and socio-economic fronts in the years ahead.

  Economy

  Jun 5, 2021
• Saskatchewan NDP calls for ‘full’ AgriStability fix

  The Saskatchewan government told Global News it has advocated for the province’s agricultural sector in federal-provincial-territorial discussions.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2021
• Prairie NDP leaders urge respective governments to sign AgriStability proposal in full

  Prairie NDP opposition leaders are urging the provincial governments to sign the full AgriStability proposal, which provides more support to farmers.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2021
• Ottawa secures support from provinces for AgriStability with modified plans

  The federal government has a new agreement with the provinces that gives upgrades to a program that protects farmers against large declines in income.

  Politics

  Mar 25, 2021
• Federal government wants answer from Prairies on AgriStability program

  The federal government wants a yes or no from the three Prairie provinces on proposed upgrades to a program that protects farmers against large declines in income.

  Politics

  Mar 17, 2021
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• NDP, reeve call for improved AgriStability protections after wet Saskatchewan harvest

  Poor harvest conditions are prompting calls for increased financial protections for farmers, but the agriculture minister says these are all insurable losses.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2019