By Alice McFarlane

Producer input needed on new business risk management programs

Mar 3, 2022 | 2:35 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has launched an online survey to collect feedback from Saskatchewan producers about changes to agricultural programs.

The agreement between the federal and provincial governments will be renewed in 2023.

Consultations for the next policy framework covers a number of areas including business risk management, trade, research, and environmental programs.

APAS launched a Task Force last fall to review existing programs and prepare recommendations for these consultations.

NPF Task Force and APAS vice-president Bill Prybylski said the group has completed the first phase of its work and now wants to hear from producers about any possible changes to AgriInvest, AgriStability, and AgriInsurance, as well as federal trade and research programs.

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He said it’s important work as these programs have a direct impact on producers.

“They play an important role in the economy by ensuring there is financial backstop in place to protect our producers from economic and production risks like last year’s devastating drought,” Prybylski said. “We want to hear directly from our members and other organizations to ensure these recommendations meet the needs of producers from all sectors and areas of the province.”

The Task Force is seeking feedback on 19 draft recommendations, covering six program areas.

The online survey will remain open until the end of March.

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