AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanadian Beans Shortage: Canada’s black and pinto bean supply is tightening for 2026-27 after production fell and stocks were drawn down more than expected, with exports forecast lower as buyers shift toward canola and soy. Food Security & Access: Regina Food for Learning opened a much larger facility to expand school food support for hungry children, boosting storage and bulk purchasing. AI Policy for Agriculture: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a National Council on Artificial Intelligence to guide Canada’s AI rollout with an eye on adoption, safety, and sovereignty—an issue that could shape how food and farm businesses use AI. Hemp Regulation Clash: Minnesota fiber hemp grower Winona LaDuke criticized federal hemp policy as overly restrictive and uncertain, arguing it hampers farmers even when they grow non-CBD fiber hemp. Groceries Affordability Debate (B.C.): B.C. NDP leader David Eby promised a grocery price cap on essentials and limits on anti-competitive practices, but economists warn it could trigger shortages and hurt smaller retailers. Energy Costs Ripple to Farms: The G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease fuel prices, a move aimed at helping consumers and farmers hit by higher diesel costs.
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