Sask. government announces additional support for drought-plagued ranchers | 24CA News
Saskatchewan is providing additional drought reduction for livestock producers and farmers struggling by a dry harvest.
The provincial authorities introduced $70 million on Monday to assist offset feed prices and preserve Saskatchewan herds.
“Immediate measures are needed as farmers and ranchers deal with significant challenges due to drought,” Agriculture Minister David Marit stated. “Our government is committed to ensuring livestock producers have the support they need, as they continue to provide the high-quality food Saskatchewan families rely on.”
Precipitation stays effectively beneath regular, with a chronic drought interval persisting, particularly in western Saskatchewan.
The new funds will likely be accessible based mostly on receipts and documentation for out-of-the-ordinary feed, and feed or livestock transportation.
Producers may be eligible for as much as $80 per head for beef cattle, bison, horse, elk, deer, sheep and goats.
The program is courtesy of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Ray Orb stated the provincial help is promising.
“(SARM) is thankful for how quickly the province stepped up to assist those livestock producers most in need, it will certainly help,” Orb stated. “We are confident that the federal government is working together with the province to assess how they can provide additional support through AgriRecovery and look forward to seeing what that much-needed assistance will be.”
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association additionally famous that it’s ready on help from the federal authorities.
“We look forward to a similar announcement from the federal government to provide their funding to ensure our producers get the help they need through these challenging times,” board chair Keith Day stated.
In July, the Saskatchewan authorities doubled the low yield appraisal threshold of cereal, pulse, canola and flax crops which are being diverted to feed.
The 2023 AgriStability interim profit cost proportion was elevated to 75 per cent for earlier entry to advantages and raised the compensation price an extra 10 per cent.
Crown grazing land lease charges for 2023 have additionally been frozen and hire reductions can be found to those that are eligible.
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