Rates

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 is $25.

Premium =
premium rate x total eligible weight gain for enrolled

Paymen​​t rates

Payment rates are based on the difference between the support level and the average marke​​t price for the payment calculation period.

Su​​pport lev​els

The support level is based on the target price 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.

For lambs, RMP support levels are calculated prior to the program year and remain constant for the program year.

Market p​​rices

Market prices for each livestock category are collected and calculated by the ministry.

For lambs, market prices are calculated weekly and averaged for each payment period.

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