The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) welcomes the proposed changes by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to reduce fees for grain inspection and weighing services saving producers almost $14 million in 2021-22 and then up to $20 million in later years. "We have been calling for more transparency in the system, and are happy the Commission has responded to…

The new issue of Saskatchewan Farmers' Voice is hot off the presses, and should be arriving in farm mailboxes across the province this week! Look for your copy or read it online for:  Message from APAS President Todd LewisAPAS at Work on carbon tax, connectivity, BRM and moreConnecting Saskatchewan: The Rural Connectivity Task Force seeks solutions to poor rural internetBuilding…

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is very pleased Bill C-208 passed in Canada’s House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon. “The passing of this bill in the House is good news for producers in Saskatchewan and across the country,” said APAS President Todd Lewis. “For too long, it’s hasn’t made sense that it’s cheaper to sell your…

APAS supports passage of Bill-C-206, which would exempt on-farm natural gas and propane use for grain drying and heating from the carbon tax. Opposition parties supported the private Members’ bill, which passed its second reading on February 24 will now move to Committee. “Our members have been very concerned about the impact of the federal carbon pricing system on…

  On behalf of Saskatchewan farmers, a coalition of producer organizations are calling on any changes to the Canada Grain Act to incorporate the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) continuation of mandatory outward inspection, maintenance of its current mandate and governance model, and an emphasis on improved export sales reporting. The Canada Grain Act authorizes the CGC to…

APAS is disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada ruling on the challenges to federal jurisdiction over carbon taxation. “Saskatchewan agricultural producers have been very concerned about the impact of the federal carbon tax on our sustainability,” APAS President Todd Lewis explained. “As producers, we don’t set the prices for our products, and can’t pass…

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its submission to the consultation reviewing the Canada Grain Act. “Saskatchewan producers grew 54% of the total value of Canadian grain exports in 2020 and the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission are very important to our members,” explained APAS President Todd Lewis. “Our submission reflects…

It's another major hit to farm income. In December 2020, the federal government announced that the carbon tax will increase to $170 per tonne by 2030. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released updated estimates of the impact this increase will have on farmers. “Our updated numbers show that the cost of producing wheat could go up to over $12.50 per acre…