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APAS responds to federal ag funding announcement

The group says more needs to be done to maintain food supply
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Todd Lewis, APAS president (APAS photo)

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says the federal government’s $252 million agriculture funding announcement is a step in the right direction — but it is only the beginning.

“Any assistance to producers is welcome, but this package is only a small first step in addressing the needs at the farm gate,” said APAS president Todd Lewis in a press release. “We need more action from the government to help reduce our risk and secure Canada’s agricultural industry and food supply.”

Lewis says the announcement will address issues faced by cattle and hog producers.

“But there are many other issues that still need to be addressed. The Prime Minister himself acknowledged that this is a first step.”

Lewis says the May 5 announcement is well off the $2.6 billion targeted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) as the amount necessary to address food insecurity and to help both farmers and consumers.

APAS says the plan also fails to address ongoing shortcomings in business risk management programming.

Visit www.apas.ca for more information.

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