APAS sees today’s $252 million federal funding announcement for agriculture as a first step in the right direction, but warns more will be required to secure Canada’s food supply and address the financial difficulties facing Saskatchewan farmers.   “Any assistance to producers is welcome, but this package is only a small first step in addressing the needs at the farm…

It’s the middle of April, but nearly 40% of respondents to the Agricultural Producer’s Association of Saskatchewan’s (APAS) most recent farm survey still have unharvested crop left in the field from last year. The weekly survey tracks the ongoing situation for the province’s farmers as they cope with a spring that is even more stressful than usual.  Read the complete…

Farmers are speaking up about the impacts of COVID-19 on Saskatchewan agriculture through a weekly survey launched by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). The results, which include data collected from March 24 to April 5 from over 250 Saskatchewan farmers, show that COVID-19 is affecting producers at the farm gate. Survey results will be shared with government and…

APAS is monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on Saskatchewan farmers through an online survey. The survey was launched on March 24 and will be updated each week. Agricultural producers in Saskatchewan are asked to complete the survey on a weekly basis as the situation evolves.    Read the press release here.    Take the survey now. 

On March 25, APAS released the first in a series of information bulletins to help APAS members stay up to date on important agricultural issues related to COVID-19.   The situation continues to evolve rapidly. To ensure that you receive the most current regional information related to COVID-19 and agriculture, please subscribe to the bulletin and share it with your contacts.   Read…

APAS is welcoming the announcement by the Prime Minister of five billion dollars to assist farm financial liquidity through Farm Credit Canada and an extension to repayment for the Cash Advance program. Read the complete press release here. 

APAS has compiled some key COVID-19 resources for farmers here, and information will be updated as it becomes available. Until further notice, the APAS office will be closed to the public, and APAS staff will be working from home. Staff will be checking their email and voicemail regularly. Please refer to our staff listing for contact details.   

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling attention to the role that Canadian agriculture can and must play during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the complete press release here.