Manitoba Farm Groups Welcome AgriRecovery Announcement

Reaction has been positive to the province's AgriRecovery announcement made Tuesday.

The following is a statement from Manitoba Beef Producers:

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) thanks the provincial government for its $62 million contribution toward programs under the AgriRecovery framework aimed at helping livestock producers deal with the devastating consequences of drought.

MBP believes that the investments in initiatives such as feed assistance, feed transportation and cattle transportation, as well as a herd rebuilding program are critically important to Manitoba’s beef sector. In addition to helping producers deal with their immediate feed needs, they will also help them plan for the long-term future of their operations, such as growing their herds following drought-related downsizing.

Today’s announcement is recognition of the importance of beef production in our province.

MBP continues to work with governments, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and other commodity groups on the development of timely programs and strategies to help producers deal with the drought’s immediate effects. MBP is also looking ahead at steps that will be needed to assist with recovery when the drought conditions start to subside.

The following statement was made by Keystone Agricultural Producers: 

KAP welcomes the announcement that the provincial government is investing $62 million into the AgriRecovery program to support Manitoba’s livestock producers. KAP will continue to work with the provincial government, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and Manitoba's farm organizations to ensure that programs address the challenges facing producers across our province.

The federal government announced it's ready to invest $100 million in its share of AgriRecovery programs.