Saskatchewan government steps in to support drought stricken ag producers
SHARE ON: Western Canada Drought Conditions, Jone 30. [Photo: Canadian Drought Monitor]
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will be rolling out measures to assist ag producers as they battle the effects of drought conditions on the prairies.
Ag Minister David Marit in making today’s announcement said effective immediately changes will be made to allow low yielding crops to be put to other use to support the livestock sector. The government will also make changes to temporarily increase the maximum funding a livestock producer can receive from the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) for dugouts, wells and pipelines.
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a change to the Irrigation Development Program that will allow producers to access up to $500,000 per applicant to finance irrigation infrastructure. . . .
By Jim Smalley
The Scott Moe government is providing $530,000 to short line railways operating in Saskatchewan.
Agriculture Minister David Marit, says the funds cover up to 50 percent of eligible track and construction costs for the short line railways.
He says short lines are important for grain shipments and other products.
There are 13 short line railways in Saskatchewan, operating on 2,100 kilometers of track.