Saskatchewan AgriStability Program Receives Key 2025 Updates
Following a recent federal-provincial-territorial meeting, new changes to Saskatchewan’s AgriStability program have been announced for the 2025 program year ( Read Provincial Ministers Discuss Farm Support and Trade). These changes aim to better support producers facing drought, rising costs, and global trade uncertainty.
"Now is the time for unity, and we are working together to deliver for producers right across the country to make sure our programs work for them," said Federal Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison. "That is why, at our meeting last week, we agreed to make changes to AgriStability so that producers facing trade uncertainty and dry conditions have more protection.
Also for 2025 only, the maximum payment cap per operation is doubling from $3 million to $6 million. This change enhances financial protection for larger farming operations.
In addition, permanent updates are coming in 2026. Feed inventory pricing for livestock operations will be adjusted to better reflect on-farm feed use rather than feed sold. This ensures the program accurately values feed used during challenging years like droughts.
Further changes for 2026 are under review, including recognizing feed expenses from grazing rented pasture as eligible costs. This could provide greater coverage for livestock producers using rented land for feeding animals.
These changes were welcomed by agricultural organizations. Groups like the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan Cattle Association, and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan praised the improvements, especially for livestock producers dealing with prolonged drought and high costs.
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) encourages producers to enroll in AgriStability before the extended July 31, 2025, deadline. This gives farmers time to assess their needs and make informed decisions.
AgriStability is part of Canada’s Business Risk Management programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, helping protect farm income from market challenges and production losses.
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