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…

Saskatchewan Farm Groups Unite for Ag Summit Regina, SK – With the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, eight Saskatchewan farm groups are joining forces to host a Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon on March 27, 2025. This collaborative event will bring together producers, industry experts, and stakeholders to focus on critical issues facing the province's agricultural sector,…

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…

Regina, Saskatchewan - Amidst heightened concern, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the United States' decision to postpone the imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian agricultural exports for 30 days. This development offers temporary relief from the previously announced tariffs that are at odds with the 2020 Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement…

  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…

PDF Version -  Government Oversight Fails Farmers on the Bunge-Viterra Merger Regina, SK – Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) opposes the recent decision by Transport Canada to allow the merger of Bunge Limited and Viterra Limited, and the Competition Bureau says the conditions do not meet the standards set out in the Competition Act. The…

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…

APAS Weighs in on Government's Bunge-Viterra Merger Decision Regina, SK – In response to the recent government decision on the Bunge-Viterra merger, theAgricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today voiced its views, emphasizing thatwhile some steps have been taken, more focused action is needed to address its original concernsregarding industry competitiveness and…