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Saskatchewan farmers facing drought voice concerns during town hallFarmers from drought-stricken areas of Saskatchewan gathered in Perdue, SK for a townhall organized by the Saskatchewan Cattleman’s Association (SCA) and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) on Monday. Stronger support for cattle farmers, more rainfall stations, and coverage costs for supplying water were among the concerns raised during the town hall.Jul 24, 2023
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Carbon tax ignores farm realities: Sask. Ag producersThe Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the carbon tax announced by Ottawa on Tuesday ignores the realities farmers face. Rebekah Lesko has more, including a harvest update, in Your Agriculture.Global News at 10 ReginaOct 25, 2018
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Contract concerns mount as harvest produces low yields for someThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling on the members of the Western Grain Elevator Association to provide relief to farmers unable to fulfil grain contracts due to drought conditions.Global News at 10 ReginaSep 2, 2021
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What APAS GM hopes will come of review on carbon tax impactDuane Haave, general manager of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), explains what he hopes will come of a review on the impact the federal carbon tax will have on farmers by 2022.CanadaFeb 3, 2020
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Farmers frustrated with federal decision to move forward with carbon tax increase amid pandemicThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) said farmers lost about eight per cent of their income from the carbon tax last year.Global News at 10 ReginaMar 30, 2020
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Task force looking into connectivity issues in rural SaskatchewanInternet connectivity has been an issue in rural Saskatchewan for a while, so a task force has been set up by Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan to raise awareness on how bad the situation is.Global News Morning SaskatoonJan 11, 2021
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APAS weighs in on agriculture election issuesTodd Lewis, the president of the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan, discusses issues that are important to farmers and ranchers heading into the Oct. 21 federal election.Global News Morning SaskatoonOct 16, 2019
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Saskatchewan government fires back after APAS calloutWATCH: Following comments made during Monday’s mid-year financial report presentation, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says they’re being unfairly blamed for a projected increase in the deficit, but the province strongly disagrees.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 1, 2021
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APAS president urges farmers to ‘talk to people’ during stressful, late harvestThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan encourages people to use the Farm Stress Line and other mental health resources. Ryan Kessler reports.Global News at 10 ReginaSep 26, 2019
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‘A mixed bag’: Ag producers reflect on a year of trade troubles and wicked weatherThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said the 2019 season was one of its worst in recent years.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 24, 2019
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Saskatchewan agricultural association producer optimistic for farmers facing late-springSaskatchewan farmer and vice-president of Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan(APAS) Bill Prybylski reflected on the late spring facing producers across the province. Prybylski said the impacts of the late spring are felt in many ways, forcing farmers to build in the costs of extra feed for cattle or pivoting to short-season crops.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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2021 most expensive year for farming in Saskatchewan: APASThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says last year was the most expensive ever for farmers in the province.Global News Morning SaskatoonNov 28, 2022
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APAS calls on Ottawa to clear grain shipment backlogAgriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan president Todd Lewis discusses the current grain shipment backlog.Global News Morning SaskatoonMar 20, 2018