SPG Lowers Pulse Crop Levy Rate

Growers Gain from Lower SPG Levy

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has announced a reduction in the levy rate for pulse and soybean crops, lowering it from 0.67% to 0.60% effective August 1, 2025. The change was approved by the Agri-Food Council and aims to provide financial relief to farmers while aligning with SPG's stable financial position.

“SPG believes that we have the ability to continue to deliver high value for growers while simultaneously reducing levy for growers,” said SPG Chair Winston van Staveren. The reduced levy will help return more money to growers while maintaining important investments in the industry.

The levy is collected as a percentage of gross crop sales and is deducted at the first point of sale. In recent years, strong market prices and high pulse production have increased SPG’s revenue beyond its spending, creating a surplus. With this reduction, SPG expects annual revenue to decrease by $1.5 million, bringing it closer to target levels while responsibly drawing down the surplus through important projects.

“SPG is financially secure, holding a fully-funded revenue variability reserve designed to sustain the organization through potential periods of downturns in revenue,” said Carl Potts, Executive Director. “We will continue to make strategically important investments in programs to support farmers and increase their profitability”.

SPG is coordinating with pulse buyers to implement the new 0.60% rate in time for the new crop year. Growers who are accidentally charged at the old rate after August 1 are advised to contact SPG for a refund.

SPG remains committed to supporting research, variety development, and market growth for pulses, helping farmers improve productivity while expanding global use of Canadian pulse products.

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