The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) welcomed the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s response to a request for an assessment on drought funding.
The ministry said it would provide up to $70 million to offset the costs of feeding livestock for producers to maintain their breeding herds while Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada completes an assessment to examine the impact of drought.
“We greatly appreciate the efforts of the province for announcing their portion of a $200 per head payment for eligible breeding animals. Expediting the AgriRecovery process gives producers much needed certainty and clarity on financial assistance,” said SSGA President Garner Deobald.
SSGA said details will be released later, but emphasized animals should be in inventory now and retained until Jan. 31, 2024. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is providing more information and application forms online at www.scic.ca or by calling tollfree 1-844-723-1211.
