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The extreme weather has
hindered hay production in many areas of the province. Consequently,
prices of hay have risen to around five times higher than normal, and the
expense means that buying hay is not an option for the majority of ranchers, as
they simply cannot afford it.
The
province announced on Thursday that it would support those who need it.
“It’s clear that many producers are facing
challenges because of the dry conditions this year and that’s why we are
finding common sense ways to help out farmers during these difficult times,”
said Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.
"Some
of the crops barely reached past my ankle. No doubt we're in a drought
situation."
Environment
and Parks is working alongside municipalities to locate additional public lands
for grazing and it will issue temporary grazing and haying permits in areas
that they find to be suitable.
“We are
committed to supporting farmers during this challenging year. Identifying more
access to vacant public land for grazing is a practical way to help out farmers
who are struggling with the high cost of feeding their livestock,” said Shannon
Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks.
There is
now an option, provided by the province, for producers who need to sell
livestock to defer part of their 2015 sale proceeds of breeding livestock for
one year to help offset the cost of refreshing that stock the next year.
Agriculture and Forestry’s Water Pumping Programme provides pumps and pipes to help
producers get water for dugouts and catch basins. The province says it will
reduce rental fees by half to help ensure producers have resources to replenish
supplies and water livestock.
Read more HERE.
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