FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Prospect of Unprecedented Railway Strike Threatens Farmers   July 15, 2024 (Regina, SK) — As the 2024 harvest season approaches, optimism is overshadowed by the severe risk of a dual strike at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN). The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) urgently calls for immediate action by…

June 12, 2024 [Regina, SK] – Farmers are getting less while consumers are paying more. This is the key finding of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report. This year’s update highlights a concerning trend: farmers are receiving lower prices for their commodities at the same time as consumers are shelling out for higher prices…

  June 5, 2024   Transparency, competition crucial as cabinet considers consolidation of Bunge-Viterra  [Regina, SK] The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is urging the federal government to ensure a fair, transparent and competitive grain market for farmers as cabinet considers recommendations from Transport Canada regarding a proposed merger between Bunge and…

In a recent op-ed, Gregory Heckman, CEO of Bunge, defended the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra, arguing that the combination would mean investment and growth for Canadian agriculture, particularly in Saskatchewan. While the optimism from a corporate standpoint is expected, given that they are working to maximize profitability for shareholders, there are many reasons to consider why this…

  The Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) are pillars established to serve grain producers. It's our collective responsibility to ensure that the framework governing grain regulation and oversight prioritizes the interests of the backbone of our industry – farmers.    Established in 1912, the Canada Grain Act sets standards for Canada's grain…

April 29, 2024 (Saskatoon SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta Grains, SaskBarley and Sask Wheat are raising serious concerns about the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra and the resulting economic losses for producers. A recent study on the potential effects of the proposed merger on the grain sector in Western Canada by Dr. Richard Gray,…

April 23, 2024 (REGINA, SK) — The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the Competition Bureau's recent findings regarding the proposed merger between agricultural giants Bunge and Viterra. The Bureau's report validates APAS's longstanding concerns, spotlighting significant risks to Canadian farmers that could result from reduced competition and…

April 2, 2024 (Regina, SK) – On April 1, a 23 per cent increase in the carbon tax occurred, raising from $65 per tonne of CO2e to $80 per tonne of CO2e. This raises concerns within the agricultural community, particularly in regions like Saskatchewan, that are heavily reliant on export markets and facing unique challenges such as weather severity and long distances for market access. The…