Closed
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 10, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Production Insurance for winter wheat helps protect Ontario producers against yield losses from insured perils. The program supports coverage for winter wheat production, including production loss coverage, winterkill, replanting, and related reporting requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production insurance for winter wheat
- Production loss coverage
- Winterkill coverage
- Replant coverage
- Quality factoring and germination-related coverage options
Documents Needed
- Insurance contract forms
- Acreage report
- Yield report
- Germination test result, if needed
- Repayment plan form, if there are amounts owing
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario winter wheat producers
- Landlords and sharecroppers
- Pedigreed seed winter wheat producers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside Ontario
- Producers who do not follow required farm management practices
- Winter wheat grown without a pedigreed seed contract, where required
Eligible expenses
- Premiums for production insurance coverage
- Replanting costs covered under replant coverage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Losses caused by storage conditions
- Damage or losses from excluded perils in the contract
- Crop losses linked to poor farm management practices
- Winter wheat planted after a previous wheat crop
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Specific planting areas in Ontario
- Northern Ontario districts listed by Agricorp
Selection criteria
- Use of good farm management practices
- Compliance with planting deadlines
- Timely reporting of acreage, damage, and yield
- Coverage depends on yield history and chosen coverage level
How to apply
- Step 1: Enrol or renew
- Apply for coverage or renew your contract by the deadline.
- Add or remove commodities or change coverage options, if needed.
- Step 2: Report required information
- Report planted acreage by the deadline.
- Report crop damage as soon as it occurs.
- Report yield by the deadline.
- Step 3: Submit claim information
- Contact Agricorp for damage reporting and inspections.
- Provide a certified germination test result if requested.
- Obtain Agricorp’s consent before replanting, abandoning, destroying, or changing crop use.
Processing and Agreement
- Agricorp reviews the file and may verify submitted information.
- A crop inspection may be scheduled to assess damage or eligibility.
- An adjuster may contact the applicant for more information or required forms.
- Agricorp issues a final decision on claims or eligibility.
- If needed, disputes can go through Agricorp’s issue review process and then the appeal tribunal.
Additional information
- Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday are accepted the next business day.
- Agricorp may inspect crops, verify files, and request additional records.
- All personal information is handled under Agricorp privacy rules and Ontario law.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Insurance – Winter wheat Program
What is the Production Insurance – Winter wheat?
Production Insurance for winter wheat helps protect Ontario producers against yield losses from insured perils. The program supports coverage for winter wheat production, including production loss coverage, winterkill, replanting, and related reporting requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Production Insurance – Winter wheat Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Production Insurance – Winter wheat program?
To be eligible for the Production Insurance – Winter wheat program, you must:
Good farm management practices
Full crop acreage insured
On-time reporting and deadlines
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance – Winter wheat?
Production insurance for winter wheat
Production loss coverage
Winterkill coverage
Replant coverage
Quality factoring and germination-related coverage options
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Insurance – Winter wheat?
You can contact Agricorp by email at contact@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Production Insurance – Winter wheat available?
The Production Insurance – Winter wheat program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Production Insurance – Winter wheat a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production Insurance – Winter wheat is a Grant and Funding