More money for business risk management programs, crop insurance and irrigation in Saskatchewan budget
MELFORT, Sask. — The Saskatchewan government announced a six per cent increase in funding to its agriculture department.
In the provincial budget announced this afternoon, the ministry will receive an additional $23.1 million this fiscal year bringing total spending to $386.9 million.
Agriculture Minister David Marit said the government wants to secure a reliable and safe food supply chain.
“The budget will once again fully fund business risk management programs, provide a record level of per/acre coverage under the Crop Insurance Program, continue last year’s record investment in agriculture research, and make important investments in irrigation expansion,” Marit said.