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APAS Responds to Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Budget, Emphasizing Proactive Drought Preparedness and Collaboration

March 21, 2024 (Regina, SK) - Following the unveiling of Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Budget, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the substantial investment in the agriculture sector while underscoring the critical need for proactive measures for drought preparedness and collaborative efforts among stakeholders. “APAS welcomes the $570.6 million…

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APAS calls for a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee

March 6, 2024 (Regina, SK) - With many regions of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector facing mounting challenges from drought, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling for the establishment of a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee. In a letter addressed to Minister Marit, APAS president Ian Boxall underscored the critical need for proactive measures to…

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Reduction of Advance Payment Program Interest-Free Portion raises concerns

February 20, 2024 (Regina, SK) – The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has reverberated throughout the agricultural community, causing widespread apprehension among farmers and ranchers across Canada. The Advance Payment Program, a federal loan guarantee initiative, has long been a crucial lifeline for…

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APAS response to acquisition of Viterra by Bunge

January 24, 2024 (Regina, SK) - Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS) has submitted its official response to Transport Canada, expressing significant concerns and advocating for a meticulous evaluation of Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra Ltd. APAS highlights key public interest concerns that require careful examination to ensure alignment with national economic and social…

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APAS Releases Livestock Summit Report

December 6, 2023 (Regina, SK) – Responding to concerns voiced by members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) over the past year, APAS hosted a Livestock Summit at the Saskatoon Inn on April 5. The event convened academics, producers, and industry experts to collaboratively identify solutions to the challenges currently affecting livestock producers, encompassing…

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Farmers are NOT the reason for food price inflation

December 5, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its final report on Farmers and Food Prices after a full year of study, consultation, and review, indicating that food prices are not driven by the farm gate. APAS president Ian Boxall, emphasizing the newly released report's key finding, stated, “Farm families are not to…

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Agricultural Producers Call on Senate to Leave No Farm Behind and Restore Bill C-234

Oct. 26, 2023 (Regina, SK) - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) urgently appeals to the Honourable Senators of Canada to rectify the recent amendment to Bill C-234, "An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act." This call comes in the wake of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry's review, which took place on October…

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Ag Groups Urge Government of Saskatchewan to Undertake Risk Assessment of Proposed Bunge-Viterra Merger

October 3, 2023 (Regina, SK) – Leaders from four farm groups representing the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), SaskCanola, Sask Wheat and SaskBarley have penned a letter to Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister, urging the Government of Saskatchewan to conduct a thorough risk assessment concerning the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra, currently under…

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