The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomed the $450 million promised by the governments of Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in support to prairie farmers dealing with devastating flood conditions.
"We commend these governments for acknowledging the needs of prairie farmers and responding quickly with this much-needed support during one of the most difficult growing seasons on record," said CFA President Ron Bonnett.
Through the governments' new program, to be delivered under AgriRecovery, producers will receive $30 per acre in assistance to adopt measures to protect, rehabilitate and manage affected cropland.
The funding announcement to address the unprecedented rains in the prairies is welcomed by producers struggling to make management decisions, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association President Travis Toews said July 9.
“This quick response is impressive. If provinces can ensure late seeding is not discouraged and that hay and pasture land is treated equitably, this will be a feather in the caps of all the ministers involved,” said Toews.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) also welcomed the news.
CFIB’s Vice-President of Agri-Business Marilyn Braun-Pollon said it was “hopeful” the $450 million “will be delivered in a timely manner and meet producers’ needs.”
