There were no real surprises for the agriculture industry in the 2008-2009 Provincial Budget announcement.

The Saskatchewan Party confirmed previously announced plans to fully fund the Risk Management programs.

 

The Government has committed a total of $220 million to fund their share of the AgriStability and AgriInvest program, as well as a $25 million increase for Crop Insurance.

 

The province has increased the Property Tax Rebate on farmland for an average annual savings of over $2,000.

 

New money has also been designated for water infrastructure and research.