An organization representing farmers in Saskatchewan is calling for more support as it monitors the impact of the novel coronavirus on the agriculture sector.
Among concerns the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has are supply chains, access to labour during the growing season and the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The situation is changing fast, and it’s crucial for us to have real-time information to share with government about how farmers are being affected by COVID-19,” said APAS president and farmer Todd Lewis.
That’s why Lewis said they are undertaking a weekly survey among farmers to determine how their operations are being impacted by the crisis.