Description

Farm producers, enroled or not in our different programs, may be eligible for waterfowl damage compensation under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, which was implemented through the Federal-Provincial Agreement on the AgriInsurance Program.

Since the start of 2016, farm producers receiving compensation under this agreement automatically qualify for the Complementary Support Program, which offers an additional 10% coverage, assumed in full by La Financière agricole.

All crops eligible under the Crop Insurance Program (ASREC) are covered.

Damage that can be compensated is any damage caused by waterfowl, including:

• Canadian geese;
• Ducks;
• Snow geese;
• Sandhill cranes.

Protection against loss in yield and for replacement work following waterfowl damage:

• Areas affected must cover at least 1 undivided hectare;
• Areas affected must be cultivated on soils fit for farming and according to the farming methods approved by La Financière agricole;
• Areas in question must have been seeded and harvested by the final deadlines stipulated in the Crop Insurance Program;
• Cereals must be windrowed by September 20, at the latest.

No enrolment and no contribution are required.