Language

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

$177.5 MILLION INCREASE TO AGRICULTURE BUDGET

Released on March 18, 2009

The 2009-10 Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's budget will provide $483.4 million, an increase of $177.5 million (58 per cent) over 2008-09, to benefit Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.

Most of this additional money will fund risk management programs such as Crop Insurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest.

"Eighty seven per cent of this year's increase goes right into our business risk management programs," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. "This government is keeping our promise to fully fund our share of Federal-Provincial programs like AgriStability and AgriInvest. This provides certainty and security for our producers."

The improvements to the 2009 Crop Insurance Program will cost the Provincial Government an additional $20 million. These improvements are a result of last year's Crop Insurance Review, which included input from over 1,000 producers. The Provincial Government's contribution to the Crop Insurance Program in 2009 is the largest ever made by a Saskatchewan Government.

The budget includes $5 million in new provincial funding for the new Federal-Provincial Growing Forward agreement. This new agreement will include a province-wide water infrastructure program. Details of the Growing Forward agreement will be announced in early April.

The 2009 Ministry of Agriculture budget will also provide support for research, the Crown Land Sale Program and a comprehensive Pest Control Program, which includes nearly $3 million for the Gopher Control Rebate Program. The Ministry is also enhancing regional extension services for producers.

"Farmers and ranchers will benefit, over the long term, from our commitment to both research and agricultural extension services," Bjornerud said. "New varieties, new management techniques and new production methods - our staff will help get them from the lab to the field."

Bjornerud said this year's budget puts the focus of the Ministry back on the farm gate, where it should be.

-30-

For more information, contact:

Scott Brown
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031

We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve