Ag Canada expands AgriStability to include pasture-related feed costs

"Canadian livestock producers deserve risk management programs that reflect the realities of their operations. Adding pasture-related feed costs as an allowable expense ensures fairer support for those who rely on rented pastureland. Our government is committed to supporting producers with effective, responsive programs to protect farming operations."

"By including pasture-related feed costs, AgriStability will provide more equitable support for producers whose animals graze on land they do not own, particularly cow-calf, sheep, and goat farmers, who rely heavily on rented pastureland."

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada expanded the AgriStability program to recognize pasture-related feed costs as allowable expenses beginning in 2026. This change addresses the needs of livestock producers who graze animals on rented land rather than owned property. The expansion particularly benefits cow-calf, sheep, and goat farmers who depend heavily on rented pastureland. AgriStability is a business risk management program protecting Canadian producers against significant income declines from production losses, cost increases, or market fluctuations. The amendment ensures more equitable support by acknowledging the actual operational expenses of producers whose grazing practices differ from those with owned land.

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