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…

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…

REGINA, SK – In a pivotal move ahead of the 2025 federal election, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has announced a strategic agenda aimed at rejuvenating Canada's agricultural landscape. The agenda, titled "Unleashing Agriculture for Canada’s Growth," articulates a set of priorities designed to solidify the future prosperity and resilience of…

August 29, 2024 Enhancements to Payment Security Urgently Needed to Protect Farmers Regina, SK - In the wake of the Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) revocation of the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods Corp., the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging for an immediate review of the CGC's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers in…

  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…

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…

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…

APAS Warns Against Trade Consequences of Bill C-282 REGINA, SK — The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today expressed its concerns about the risks posed by Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), to the broader agricultural community, despite its ongoing support for supply-managed commodities.…