AgriStability (Quebec)

AgriStability (Quebec) is sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). Protects the overall income of farm businesses by stabilizing income in the event of a decline in production margin.

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What this program offers Important information for the 2026 program year Pasture-related feed costs are an allowable expense starting with the 2026 program year Pasture-related feed costs have been added as an allowable expense for AgriStability. This change will provide more equitable support for producers whose livestock graze on land they do not own. Learn more about pasture-related feed costs as an allowable expense .

Tax-aligned reference margins and coverage notices You can now choose to have your reference margins calculated based on the same method of accounting you file to tax (cash or accrual) going forward. To increase the predictability of the program, you can receive a coverage notice that provides an estimate of your reference margin and coverage level for the current program year. For more information, refer to optional program features .

Important information for the 2025 program year Late participation for producers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia If you farm in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Nova Scotia, and are experiencing financial challenges because of the extremely dry conditions, AgriStability can help.

The Government of Canada and the Governments of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia have agreed to: 2025 late participation for New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia Compensation rate and payment limit increases Due to the ongoing challenges facing producers, temporary changes have been made to AgriStability for the 2025 program year only, including: The compensation rate has increased from 80% to 90% If your 2025 margin falls more than 30% below your historical reference margin, you could receive a benefit AgriStability will cover 90% of the loss for every dollar below the threshold The maximum payment limit has doubled from $3 million to $6 million to ensure that more producers receive support at a level appropriate to their farm size AgriStability is one of the Business Risk Management programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) .

AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions. AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines. Each year, you must enrol in the program, pay your fee and submit a form by the applicable deadlines.

You may receive a payment if your production margin in the current year falls below your historical reference margin by more than 30%. AgriStability covers 80% of the loss for every dollar below the threshold. Use the AgriStability Benefit Estimator to help you understand how the program works and to calculate an estimated benefit.

For more information on participating, visit Who is eligible? and How to apply . Read how AgriStability and other business risk management programs helped farms that have faced different disaster situations.

Note: AgriStability is delivered by the federal government in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories and Yukon. AgriStability is delivered provincially in British Columbia , Alberta , Saskatchewan , Ontario , Quebec , and Prince Edward Island .