APAS review targets Saskatchewan farmland ownership rules
By Your Southwest Media Group
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says it has been conducting an independent review of the province’s farmland ownership rules since August 2025 and welcomes the Saskatchewan government’s decision to review The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act.
APAS said it plans to provide evidence-based recommendations aimed at keeping farmland accessible for future generations of producers.
Praxis Consulting has been retained to carry out the project, titled Enhancing Public Trust in Saskatchewan Land Ownership Policy & Regulation. According to APAS, the review is focused on producer concerns related to foreign investment, rising land prices, ownership transparency and the long-term sustainability of family farms.
“Accessible and affordable farmland is essential to preserving Saskatchewan’s farming future,” APAS president Bill Prybylski said in a news release. “Producers are worried about foreign capital, obscure corporate structures, and the lack of clarity surrounding ownership, not just for today, but for future generations.”
APAS said one of the key concerns is the effect farmland ownership trends are having on intergenerational land transfers.
The organization said rising land prices, speculative investment and increasing foreign interest in Saskatchewan farmland are making it more difficult for family farm operations to transfer land from one generation to the next. It said those pressures threaten the financial stability of family farms and the long-term health of rural communities.
“Saskatchewan farmland must remain accessible and affordable for the next generation of producers,” Prybylski said. “We are committed to finding practical solutions that safeguard producers and the future of agriculture. This review will equip us with the facts and tools needed to advocate for stronger policies that support farm families and rural communities.”
APAS said Praxis Consulting’s assessment will help ensure its recommendations are grounded in evidence and reflect the diverse needs of Saskatchewan producers.
The findings are to be presented to the Saskatchewan government as part of its legislative review process.