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Federal government raises AgriStability cap to $6 million for 2025

The agriculture sector is currently facing multiple challenges, including the newly imposed tariffs by China, trade uncertainties with the United States, and risks like animal diseases. In response, the Honourable Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development Canada, has announced new supports for the agricultural sector through the AgriStability program.

The purpose of AgriStability is to provide affordable, comprehensive protection for farms, helping producers manage challenges beyond their control. The proposed enhancements include raising the compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent and doubling the payment cap to $6 million for the 2025 program year.

To expedite financial support to producers, the Government of Canada has enabled provincial and territorial governments to proactively enter agreements for issuing interim payments at higher rates and initiating Targeted Advance Payments in case of tariffs or livestock disease outbreaks.

In regions adopting these measures, producers enrolled in AgriStability can apply for interim payments up to 75 per cent of their estimated final payment for the 2025 program year. Additionally, administrators can establish Targeted Advance Payments for sectors or regions significantly affected by market disruptions.

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