Saskatchewan Government Announces Additional $10 Million Support For Livestock Producers

On May 14, 2020, the government of Saskatchewan announced an additional $10 million funding to assist livestock producers with managing the COVID-19 related impacts and disruptions to the agriculture industry.

$5 million will fund Saskatchewan's 40% share of the AgriRecovery dollars for Saskatchewan livestock producers. With the Federal Government's funding included, the total amount of AgriRecovery funding for Saskatchewan livestock producers will total $12.5 million. According to the Saskatchewan government news release, the Federal and provincial governments are still finalizing the details of the AgriRecovery process, but it was confirmed that the program will be delivered by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.