Agriculture Roundup for Thursday January 6, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. — Alberta livestock producers and beekeepers can now apply for phase two of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance AgriRecovery initiative.
Producers can apply for additional compensation to help cover costs over and above the phase one initial payment.
Due to prolonged dry weather and extreme high temperatures, many producers experienced reduced grazing capacity causing a severe economic hit.
Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Minister Nate Horner said the province experienced exceedingly dry conditions this growing season, putting undue stress on the farmers, ranchers and producers.