The AgriStability program is increasing compensation rates by 10 per cent for all of 2025 in response to international trade concerns and dry conditions.

Originally set at an 80 per cent compensation rate for eligible margin decline, it now reaches 90 per cent, generating larger payments for Saskatchewan producers. On top of this, the payment cap has doubled from the original $3 million to $6 million per operation.

The province's Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison made the announcement Monday.

"Supporting producers with immediate changes to AgriStability increases the effectiveness of the program," Harrison said.

"Reliable and effective business risk management programs help protect against large declines in producers' margins and are an important tool for a strong agricultural sec

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