WESTERN PRODUCER — The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. (SCIC) is releasing eligibility requirements for livestock producers and is committing to provide provincial support for those who fall outside identified drought-impacted areas.
The federal government, along with Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia governments, announced plans last week to help producers cover the costs of feed and extraordinary expenses linked to this year’s drought.
SCIC has now opened applications for the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program, which will allow livestock producers to claim up to 70 percent of extraordinary costs associated with feed and freight incurred between May 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024.
Eligible producers will be able to access an initial payment of up to $150 per head.
Aside from the cost of feed and transportation, eligible expenses include costs associated with rental of grazing lands or lands required to produce feed.
Producers will also be required to have lost a minimum of 25 feed days.
However, those eligible for the joint federal-provincial program must fall within the boundaries of drought impact regions, which includes most areas south of Prince Albert. The exception is a sliver running down the centre of the province from Prince Albert and Humboldt to Regina.
Those outside the region will still be able to access the provincial feed assistance program and are eligible for an initial payment of up to $60 per head.
Full details and applications are available on the SCIC website.
Contact alex.mccuaig@producer.com
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