AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFarm Equipment: Prairie dealership AgWest has entered creditor protection after months of financial strain. A court-supervised sale or refinancing process is planned as farmers’ delayed machinery purchases and lower used-equipment values weigh on the business. Pesticide Rules: Quebec researcher Gérald Chouinard, whose Parkinson’s disease was recognized as work-related after pesticide exposure, is urging Ottawa to follow the science and protect federal oversight. His petition has more than 13,500 signatures. Trade and Research: Canada and Germany plan to explore closer cooperation in agricultural research, bioeconomy and trade in farm and forest products. Alberta’s Ag Economy: Voters rejected moving toward separation, but the debate highlighted the province’s importance to Canadian food production: Alberta accounted for $17.1 billion in agri-food exports in 2025 and 43.6 per cent of the national cattle herd in early 2026. Market Access: Canadian Western Agribition will offer eligible buyers from outside the Prairies up to $1,000 toward travel and accommodation, aiming to grow business in livestock and agribusiness. Wheat Outlook: Canada’s wheat outlook is improving as harvest advances and quality concerns ease.
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