Feed program to be ‘topped up’ for eligible Saskatchewan livestock producers

Apr 09, 2024

Additional payments will be provided to livestock producers already enrolled in the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the program, introduced last October, was put in place to help maintain the breeding herd in drought-impacted regions of the province.

“Drought conditions are having a serious impact on livestock producers right across Saskatchewan,” MacAulay said. “We will continue working closely with the province to ensure affected producers have access to the financial tools they need to protect their operations.”

The Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program received a total of 3,486 applications.

Initial payments were prorated to a maximum of 75 per cent of the total payment based on the application from producers. This prorated approach ensured that all eligible producers could receive some support.

The remaining 25 per cent will be issued to producers who applied and were eligible before the deadline. Producers within the designated regions in the Canadian Drought Monitor map will receive a top-up of up to $50 per head. Applicants in the provincial-only area will receive a top-up of up to $20 per head.

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Vice-Chair Chad Ross said the last couple of years have been a struggle for cattle producers in the province.

“Minister David Marit and the Saskatchewan government were quick to respond to the challenge through the Canada-Saskatchewan feed program,” he said. “We appreciate the investment in our industry made by both levels of government and thank you for the additional support announced today.”

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