Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan

• Severe drought conditions persist in parts of Saskatchewan heading into seeding

  Most of southern Saskatchewan, and some eastern parts of the province, are in a severe drought heading into spring seeding.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• APAS report makes recommendations to improve mobile, internet service across Saskatchewan

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released a report calling for action, including 43 recommendations on how to improve connectivity in the prairies.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• Bill to exempt farm fuels from the carbon tax passes second reading

  If passed, the bill would, in part, exempt natural gas and propane used by farmers for grain drying from the carbon tax.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Some Sask. families may not be able to have virtual visits this holiday season

  'I fear that there’s going to be people who wish to reach out to their family over Christmas and they’re not going to be able to because of poor internet.'

  Features

  Dec 22, 2020
• Election wish list: Economic recovery a top priority for Saskatchewan industries

  Three groups representing some of Saskatchewan’s biggest industries have laid out their priorities for the upcoming provincial election.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2020
• Ottawa, farmers disagree on cost carbon tax adds to grain dryers

  The carbon tax, which began being applied in provinces without an equivalent provincial system last year, is applied fully on the propane and natural gas used in grain dryers.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2020
• Picket lines at Co-op cardlocks could delay spring seeding, say Saskatchewan farmers

  APAS is asking both parties -- Co-op and Unifor -- to work together to prevent fuel shortages.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
• $252M agric-sector aid: APAS wants more federal funding for Saskatchewan producers

  APAS said the announcement falls far short of the $2.6 billion identified as the amount needed to avoid serious food insecurity and hardship to both farmers and consumers.

  Canada

  May 6, 2020
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• Coronavirus: survey shows Saskatchewan farmers worried about revenue loss

  A survey conducted by a group representing Saskatchewan farmers shows that most are worried about their income during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2020
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• Farmers frustrated with federal decision to move forward with carbon tax increase amid pandemic

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said farmers lost about eight per cent of their income from the carbon tax last year.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2020