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A new proposed program to AgriStability could be modelled similar to crop insurance.

Whole-farm income insurance program gaining traction

The proposal is sure to be a topic of discussion at intergovernmental meetings later this year

By D.C. Fraser April 6, 2021

Support for an alternative program to AgriStability continues to gain momentum. Canadian agricultural ministers are continuing to consider replacing AgriStability with a margin-based income protection program as soon as 2023. Complaints of AgriStability being costly and ineffective, particularly on the Prairies, prompted governments in those jurisdictions to explore other options. Talks to reform AgriStability thus

Editorial, Op/Ed, Other

Editorial: Effective ag stabilization programs a must

By Laura Rance-Unger April 1, 2021

It’s tempting to look into the shadows for a deep, dark conspiracy behind the three Prairie provinces’ reluctance to fully support AgriStability. The farm income support program, cost shared 60-40 by the federal and provincial governments, compensates participating farmers if their farm income minus eligible expenses drops below a certain threshold. Farmers and their organizations

Other

Ag ministers withdraw AgriStability reference margin limit

Program's compensation rate unchanged but 'remains on table'

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News March 25, 2021

In a move expected to provide $95 million in additional farm support per year, Canada’s ag ministers have agreed to remove the reference margin limit from the AgriStability farm income stabilization program. “That’s it! The ‘reference margin limit’ of the #AgriStability program is over! And it will be retroactive to 2020!” federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude

Op/Ed, Opinion, Other

Opinion: Uncertainty plaguing key ag files

By D.C. Fraser March 22, 2021

Uncertainty remains a key component in several of the federal minister of agriculture’s files. A little more than two years into her current role, Marie-Claude Bibeau has been unable to gain the provincial support needed to find a solution for Canada’s business risk management programs. As she noted herself recently, it has been over 100

Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau speaks to media in Winnipeg on Feb. 13, 2020. (Dave Bedard photo)

Yes or no now on AgriStability changes, ag minister says

Farm and commodity groups line up to press provinces for decision

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News March 18, 2021

Ottawa’s proposals for changes to the AgriStability farm income stabilization program require a yes or no answer from participating provinces, not more discussion, the federal ag minister said Wednesday. “It has been just over 110 days since we made the offer to the provinces to improve AgriStability,” Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Winnipeg MP Jim

Letters, Op/Ed, Other

Letters: BRM commitment needed

By Don Dewar March 17, 2021

I have watched closely the ongoing discussion regarding business risk management (BRM) occurring with and between the provinces and the federal minister of agriculture, Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau. Farm organizations such as the Keystone Agricultural Producers, as well as other signatories, have long maintained that the current suite of BRMs, especially AgriStability, do not provide a

Markets, Weather

Budget could include new BRM program, ag labour plan

Proposal for 'AgriResilience' program goes to Freeland

By D.C. Fraser, GFM Network News February 20, 2021

A new pre-budget report from the House of Commons’ finance committee is recommending several measures directly related to agriculture — including sought-after tweaks to AgriStability and creation of an entirely new business risk management program. The multipartisan committee heard testimony and received submissions from more than 800 groups and individuals. Mostly-virtual meetings took place in

Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland appears at a news conference in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Blair Gable)

CFA seeks continued ag support in next federal budget

Federation also presses for Buy Canadian campaign, processing support

By D.C. Fraser, GFM Network News February 12, 2021

Federal budget consultations are underway, with agricultural groups lobbying the government to support the industry further in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 25 launched pre-budget consultations and since then, her schedule has involved several meetings with stakeholders. “We want to hear ideas from Canadians, from all walks of

“The proposed short-term changes do not address many of the outstanding issues associated with the program.” – Blaine Pedersen

News, Other

In or out? KAP wants to know Pedersen’s stance on AgriStability proposal

By Allan Dawson February 4, 2021

Bill Campbell wants a straight answer on where the Manitoba government stands on AgriStability. “I’ve been through various cycles in agriculture, but I have also appreciated the truth and honesty far more than delaying and not being able to respond to the situation with all sincerity,” the president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) said Jan.

The Biq Squeeze: Prairie governments are under pressure to endorse – and fund – business risk management enhancements.

News, Other

BRM showdown between ag ministers looms

Manitoba’s agriculture minister is sending strong signals he’s not interested in federal enhancements to AgriStability

By Allan Dawson February 2, 2021

The fate of proposed enhancements to AgriStability, Canada’s major farm income support program panned as inadequate by farmers, were unclear at press time Jan. 29, as a soft deadline loomed. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau wanted provinces to say by Jan. 31 whether they would agree to the two AgriStability changes she proposed when Canada’s

Daily Network News

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