Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan
APAS calling on provincial, federal governments to provide drought relief
By David Baxter Reporter
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling on allowances to convert drought-damaged crop land to grazing land, among other measures. Continue reading
Carbon tax worries Saskatchewan farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are worried the federal government’s carbon tax will take a toll on their annual expenses in transporting commodities from farm to table. Continue reading
Farmers hope for more snow despite below-average spring runoff forecast
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) forecasted a below-average spring runoff earlier this month. Continue reading
UCP, Suzuki Foundation granted intervenor status in Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge
Among those granted status in Saskatchewan’s carbon tax court fight are the United Conservative Party and the Canadian Taxpayers Association. Continue reading
Sask. farmers exempt from mandatory semi driver training, but that could change
By Marney Blunt Anchor/Reporter
Saskatchewan has introduced mandatory training for semi drivers, but farmers are exempt from the rule, for now. Continue reading
Trudeau government would reject Jason Kenney, taxpayers group but welcome Suzuki in carbon tax court fight
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The brief, submitted to the court by federal lawyers, argues the court should reject a request from the UCP to be an intervenor because its contribution would be “political and speculative.” Continue reading
Agricultural Producers Association of Sask. hoping to join fight against carbon tax
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is standing with the province in its fight against a federally imposed carbon tax. Continue reading
Carbon tax ignores reality for farmers: Sask. agricultural producers
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the carbon tax plan announced by Ottawa ignores the realities faced by local farmers. Continue reading
Opposition NDP wants more support for Saskatchewan farmers affected by wildfires
The Opposition NDP is calling on the Saskatchewan government to provide more support for farmers affected by wildfires. Continue reading
Dry weather withering crops, stressing farmers in southern Saskatchewan
There were 59 calls to Saskatchewan’s Farm Stress Line in July — compared to 16 the same time last year. Continue reading