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July 21, 2025 News

AgriStability Program increases to better support farmers in 2025

Canada’s agriculture ministers have agreed to a significant upgrade to the AgriStability program, aimed at helping farmers better manage the growing risks tied to climate challenges and global trade uncertainty.

During a virtual meeting last week, federal, provincial, and territorial ministers committed to a one-year enhancement of the program for 2025. The compensation rate will rise from 80 per cent to 90 per cent, and the maximum payment cap will double from $3 million to $6 million. These changes are designed to provide stronger financial support to producers facing unpredictable conditions.

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Heath MacDonald, says these changes to AgriStability are a direct response to the challenges farmers are facing.

“By improving the program’s support, we’re helping producers weather uncertainty and continue to grow high-quality food for Canadians and the world,” explains MacDonald.

The ministers also laid the groundwork for longer-term improvements. Starting in 2026, provinces and territories will have the option to adopt a new inventory valuation method for on-farm use. Additionally, they agreed to seek approval to include feed costs for rented pasture as eligible expenses under AgriStability. A broader review of allowable expenses is ongoing, with updates expected at the annual meeting in September.

About the Author

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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