Agri-Stability

While much of the focus during the Saskatchewan Legislature’s two-week sitting will primarily be focused on COVID-19, SARM is looking forward to discussing farm issues with the provincial government whenever possible during the session. President Ray Orb says a major issue for SARM continues to be the federal carbon tax, something the provincial government remains […]

A proposal to improve farm business risk management programs is on the table, but the provinces have to decide whether to foot the usual 40 percent of the bill. Last Friday, the federal government offered to increase the compensation rate under Agri-Stability from 70 percent up to 80 percent. The reference margin limit would also […]