
"Extreme weather events have created many challenges for Prairie farmers in recent years,” Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture, said in a release. “We're committed to working together with the agriculture sector to equip farmers with the tools they need to proactively manage business risks such as these."
Since 2007, various governments have been required to respond to severe moisture with AgriRecovery assistance; the MFGA says its model will help farmers be prepared for possible flood or drought conditions.
“The hydrology model will showcase proactive solutions for many stakeholders across the Assiniboine River Basin for flood and drought mitigation,” Henry Nelson, Vice-Chair, MFGA said in a release.