Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation has launched a new satellite-based forage insurance pilot project,
Agriculture Minister and Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn says it will decrease the reliance on weather-based stations for determing insurance.
"This will give more comprehensive, accurate data that you get from a satellite. And this is not unique in Manitoba . It has been used in other geographic areas , and has worked very well. So in fairness to the producers, the satellite imagery will give a quarter section by quarter section of the moisture, or the means of obtaining the appropriate data."
Kostyshyn says the benefits to farmers include a quicker opportunity to conduct claim investigations.
Producers wanting more information can contact their local MASC office.
