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AgriInsurance
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Canada
Provides cost-shared insurance to protect producers from production losses
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Overview
AgriInsurance is a cost-shared federal-provincial program that offers affordable insurance coverage to agricultural producers, protecting them against production losses caused by uncontrollable natural hazards such as drought, frost, and disease. The program funds a portion of total premiums and administrative costs, helping to stabilize farm income and support a wide range of eligible activities including traditional and horticultural crops, livestock, bee mortality, and maple syrup production; the maximum funding amount varies by province and commodity.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : May 6, 2020
- Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Activities funded
- Protection against production losses caused by natural hazards such as drought, flood, wind, frost, excessive rain, heat, snow, uncontrolled disease, insect infestations, and wildlife.
- Insurance coverage for production losses or loss of product quality for traditional crops (e.g., wheat, corn, oats, barley) and horticultural crops (e.g., lettuce, strawberries, carrots, eggplants).
- Coverage for bee mortality and maple syrup production in certain provinces.
- Implementation of livestock production insurance in accordance with federal guidelines.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Building flood barriers to protect farmland from annual flood damage
$ 16,500
Implementing wildlife deterrence systems to protect crops
$ 11,250
Installing windbreaks to reduce field erosion and crop damage from high winds
$ 41,250
Implementing advanced irrigation systems to mitigate drought impacts on crop production
$ 13,500
Creating a shelterbelt around orchards to combat frost damage
$ 30,000
Establishing pest control measures to tackle insect infestations
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an agricultural producer.
- The business must be located in a participating Canadian province.
- The company's agricultural activities must involve commodities that are covered under the specific province's AgriInsurance plan.
- Eligibility criteria may vary by province as each province sets its own covered commodities and program details.
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers engaged in the cultivation of traditional crops (e.g., wheat, corn, oats, barley)
- Producers of horticultural crops (e.g., lettuce, strawberries, carrots, eggplants)
- Beekeepers (in provinces that cover bee mortality)
- Maple syrup producers (in provinces that offer this coverage)
Eligible expenses
- Premiums for production insurance against losses caused by natural hazards (such as drought, flood, wind, frost, excessive rain, heat, snow, disease, insect infestations, and wildlife).
- Administrative costs associated with participation in the AgriInsurance program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Saskatchewan
- British Columbia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Alignment with program objectives
- Evidence of need for insurance protection
- Demonstration of impact of production losses
- Compliance with eligibility requirements
- Financial capacity to contribute to premiums
How to apply
1
Determine Eligibility
- Visit your provincial administration's website to check the list of insurable agricultural products and associated eligibility criteria.
- Contact your local program office for specific eligibility inquiries.
2
Gather Required Information
- Compile documents related to your production history, crop types, and previous yield data.
- Prepare financial information to support your application.
3
Complete Application Form
- Access the application form through your provincial administration’s website or office.
- Fill out the form with accurate details about your production activities and insurance needs.
- Attach any required supporting documentation.
4
Submit Application
Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to your provincial administration office. This can typically be done online, by mail, or in person, depending on the province's guidelines.
5
Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Receive confirmation of receipt from the provincial office.
- Follow up with the provincial contact for any additional information or steps.
Additional information
- Reinsurance arrangements (deficit financing) are available to participating provinces to help manage large-scale losses.
- Each province customizes its AgriInsurance plans to address the specific needs of producers and types of commodities in that region.
- Insurance plans may cover not only yield losses but also losses related to product quality.
- Some provinces have expanded coverage to include bee mortality and maple syrup production, and there are directives for developing livestock production insurance.
Documents and links
Contacts
aafc.agriinsurance-agri-protection.aac@agr.gc.ca
