Late 2025 AgriStability Application Fees Waived
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced new measures to help farmers recover from severe flooding that affected many parts of Manitoba during June and July. The support is being provided through enhancements to the AgriStability program, giving producers greater flexibility and quicker access to financial assistance.
Flooding occurred during an important period of the growing season and created challenges for many farm businesses. It also overlapped with key deadlines for agricultural support programs, making it more difficult for producers to complete required applications on time.
“Farmers across Manitoba work hard every day to manage risks and keep their operations strong in the face of unpredictable challenges. These changes to AgriStability will provide producers with timely and meaningful support when they need it most, helping them manage financial pressures and make decisions with greater confidence,” said Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
To address these challenges, governments are waiving late filing penalties for 2025 AgriStability applications submitted by producers in municipalities and First Nation communities that declared states of emergency because of flooding. Farmers outside these areas who were also affected by flooding may request a penalty waiver through an appeal process.
Another major change is the increase in interim AgriStability payments. Producers enrolled in the 2026 program year can now receive up to 75% of their estimated final payment instead of the previous 50% limit.
This enhancement is intended to improve cash flow and provide quicker access to funds needed for recovery and ongoing farm operations. Producers who have already received interim payments will automatically receive additional top-up payments to reach the new level.
Manitoba has also introduced a late participation option for the 2026 AgriStability program year. Farmers who missed the April 30 enrollment deadline can still take part in the program by paying an upfront fee and accepting a reduced benefit level.
“Flooding has created significant challenges for producers in impacted regions, and our government is taking action to ensure farmers have access to the support they need as they recover. By enhancing AgriStability supports, we are helping producers manage the impacts of flooding, maintain their operations and continue contributing to Manitoba’s strong agricultural sector,” said Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture.
These targeted enhancements are designed to help producers manage financial pressures caused by flooding while continuing normal farm operations. Rather than creating a new support program, the governments are using existing business risk management tools to deliver assistance more quickly and efficiently.
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