2026 Hog
premium rates
| Hog
category
|
Unit |
Coverage level |
| 80% |
90% |
95% |
100% |
| Early wean |
$/head |
0.05 |
0.12 |
0.17 |
0.23 |
| Feeder |
$/head |
0.08 |
0.18 |
0.24 |
0.34 |
| Grower/finisher |
$/kg of gain |
0.0020 |
0.0063 |
0.0098 |
0.0139 |
Note: The RMP Fund combines the cost-share premiums paid by farmers with annual funding from the Ontario government. Any money that has not been paid out in claims at year end carries over to the next year. Starting in 2026, rates will gradually increase to return to the program’s intended cost-share model and to align with increased government funding
The minimum annual premium per hog category is $25.
Early wean =
premium rate x number of head
Feeder (includes breeding hogs and barbecue pigs) premium =
premium rate x number of head enrolled
Grower/finisher premium =
premium rate x total eligible weight gain
Payment rates
Payment rates are based on the difference between the support level and the average market price for the payment calculation period.
Support levels and market prices
The support level is based on the industry average cost of production multiplied by your chosen coverage level. The cost of production is calculated by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, based on the sum of livestock purchase costs, feed costs and yardage.
Market prices for each livestock category are collected and calculated by the ministry.
Both the support levels and the market prices are calculated every week and will vary from week to week.
