Federal and Sask. governments announce enhancements for 2023 Crop Insurance Program
Global News
Details of the Crop Insurance Program for 2023 have been released. The program for Sask. farmers aims to curb the economic effects of production losses caused by natural hazards.
The federal and provincial governments have announced details of the 2023 Crop Insurance Program.
On Feb. 27, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said Saskatchewan farmers continue to get the coverage they can count on with the enhancements.
“We encourage farmers to use risk management tools to help them minimize the economic effects of production losses caused by natural hazards,” said Bibeau.
In a release, Marit acknowledged the drive and resilience Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers continue to show year after year.
“We had some rough years and while last year was a step forward, there were still very dry areas in the West side of the province and Crop Insurance responded with quick action on claims,” Marit said. “That is why it’s important for producers to evaluate their current risk management options and ensure they have the right coverage for their farm.”
According to a release, the average coverage for 2023 is at a record-high level of $446 per acre, due to increased commodity prices and yield coverage. With this increased coverage and higher insured prices, the average total premium is $14.79 per acre, an increase from $12.05 in 2022.
“Starting in 2023, Crop Insurance customers will see an Individual Premium calculated for each crop they insure,” read the release. “Premiums are individualized based on a producer’s personal claim history compared to the area risk zone. This adjustment (increase or decrease) from the base premium rate is calculated for each customer, and independently for each insured crop. This means a producer’s claim on one crop does not impact their premium for a different crop. Premium Discounts and Surcharges previously used in the Crop Insurance Program are discontinued.”
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is increasing the maximum dollar coverage levels of the Unseeded Acreage feature while the minimum coverage remains the same at $50 per acre, additional Unseeded Acreage coverage levels are increasing to $75, $100 and $125 per acre. In addition, unseeded acreage coverage will also be included to help offset costs associated with summer fallow acres too wet to seed due to excessive spring moisture.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
The MV Harbour Princess hit rocks east of Point Atkinson near Lighthouse Park, with the marine rescue coordination centre notified of the crash around 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
The city says the ongoing construction of Hawrelak Park is on time and budget, with many of the ‘finishing touches’ being added this summer.
CBSA says RCMP and Quebec provincial police intercepted the vehicle with dozens of people aboard near Stanstead, Que. overnight between Saturday to Sunday.
Moe's likeness, including his voice, has been used in online video ads for cryptocurrency schemes that he says he would never endorse.
Ontario Provincial Police say they responded Sunday to a report of a person going missing from Burleigh Falls, about 30 kilometres northeast of Peterborough.
Niagara police say they responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of King and Carlisle Streets at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
The paper detailing the four-year research project and its findings were published online in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Ecology & Evolution on Monday.
Police say Kerstin Marie Wetter was last seen at a residence on Highway 10 in the community of Nictaux, N.S., on Saturday afternoon.
Durham Regional Police says a 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a woman in June in a house fire.
Organizers of a protest held at a Nova Scotia RCMP detachment say police action against Indigenous-owned cannabis dispensaries represents an attack on Mi’kmaq sovereignty.
Premiers last month said they would use their constitutional powers to seize more control over immigration and issue work permits.
The MV Harbour Princess hit rocks near West Vancouver's Lighthouse Park Sunday morning. One person was taken to hospital after the boat returned to port.
Manitoba RCMP say they were busy with two separate reports of drowning over the weekend: one near Steinbach and the other at Grand Beach.