By Alice McFarlane

Further support for Saskatchewan farmers impacted by wildlife damage

May 19, 2023 | 10:50 AM

The Saskatchewan Government announced improvements to a program to prevent damage to feed supplies.

Under the Wildlife Damage Prevention program, producers can receive funding for steps taken to prevent wildlife damage to feed supplies. Funding for fencing is available. Producers who have received compensation greater than $2,000 per feed storage site may be eligible to receive a fence package to protect their future feed supplies.

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will inform eligible producers of prevention options and work with them to determine the appropriate package.

Agriculture Minister David Marit said the change was made in response to the needs of producers.

“Prevention measures play an important role to limit further damage. We are implementing changes to our existing prevention program to mitigate impact of wildlife on stacked forage winterfeed supplies,” Marit said.

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Once a fence is constructed, a site is no longer eligible for wildlife damage compensation.

Saskatchewan producers are eligible for compensation on damaged crops and livestock caused by wildlife through the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.

Producers should contact their local SCIC office as soon as damage is detected.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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