Tag Archives Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan

Ag groups redouble pressure on governments, railways to stop strike or lockout

Former Sask. agriculture minister remembered
Flags at legislature flew at half-mast on the news of Lyle Stewart’s death; he headed the ag department from 2012-18
REGINA — Former Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart was remembered last week for his tough, no-nonsense style — both in and out of politics. Whether he was riding a steer at Canadian Western Agribition, fighting off a carjacker or debating in the legislature, he was defined by his years as a farmer and rancher who could, […] Read more
Integrity key for grain export system

New report highlights farmer share of food dollar
Commodity prices dropped and retail prices rose, leaving both farmers and consumers unhappy

Recent carbon price hike pushes issue to top agenda

Sask. pledges support if drought costs materialize

Producers welcome change to cash advance program
After much lobbying, federal government decides to increase interest-free portion of program to $250,000 for this year
REGINA — The interest-free portion of the federal Advance Payments Program will be $250,000 this year, much to farmers’ relief. The amount had been set to drop back to $100,000 at the end of this month after sitting at $350,000 for 2023. Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the change March 25. “In the face […] Read more
Sask. farm group asks for drought committee
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the province needs to do more to prepare for drought
WINNIPEG — Saskatchewan needs to prepare for drought. Not just in 2024 but for future droughts as well, says the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. That’s why APAS is asking for a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee, which will help farmers and the province respond more effectively to dry and difficult conditions. “The whole idea is […] Read more
Farmers fight changes to cash advance program
Producers applying to the program for the coming year have discovered that the interest-free portion has been reduced
REGINA — Farmers may have to wait until the federal budget to find out if the interest-free portion of cash advances will be available at the same level as last year. The Advance Payment Program offers up to $1 million in loans, and $100,000 is normally interest-free. However, in the last few years the government […] Read more
Feds reduce interest-free portion of cash advance
Increases implemented over the last few years have been discontinued, leaving farmers to pay higher interest cost