Crop Insurance

• Record-breaking payments handed out to Saskatchewan producers battling drought

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

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Federal and Sask. governments announce enhancements for 2023 Crop Insurance Program

  Details of the Crop Insurance Program for 2023 have been released. The program for Sask. farmers aims to curb the economic effects of production losses caused by natural hazards.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
  
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• Crop insurance enrolment extended in Saskatchewan due to supply-chain issues

  Officials said they extended the deadline due to supply-chain issues posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2022
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• Saskatchewan crop insurance coverage, premiums increasing in 2022

  Details of the 2022 crop insurance program in Saskatchewan were released on Tuesday, after approximately 30,000 claims were processed in 2021.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2022
• Many Saskatchewan farmers unable to fill grain contracts: industry survey

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says more than 200 producers responded to its survey, highlighting the significant impact drought had on the industry.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Crop insurance coverage, rates going up in Saskatchewan, but premium cost declining

  Crop insurance coverage in Saskatchewan will reach a record level due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2021
• Some Alberta farmers bracing for worst harvest in 18 years: ‘The damage is done’

  Many farmers in Alberta are facing another difficult harvest: hail has battered crops and fields across the province look more like lakes than farm land.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2020
• 2 million acres of Saskatchewan crop still needs to be harvested from last year

  From dealing with weather to trade disputes and rail blockades, farmers in Saskatchewan have had a difficult year.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2020
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• Calls to support farmers affected by Hurricane Dorian

  The storm swept through the region earlier this month causing damage all across the province, from uprooted trees, to downed power lines, to destroyed crops.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2019
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• Options for Saskatchewan producers dealing with dry conditions

  The Saskatchewan government said many farmers and ranchers are facing challenges and officials said they are closely monitoring moisture, crop and forage conditions.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2019