AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Profitability: Alberta’s farm federation welcomed federal food-security spending and renewed Chinese market access, but says investment will fall short if producers cannot cover rising costs and earn sustainable returns. Trade: Mark Carney says Canada has concluded talks on a Philippines trade pact covering agriculture, among other sectors; China has also extended tariff relief for peas and canola meal. Farm Labour: Calls are growing for stronger representation and protections in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program amid reports of record numbers of temporary workers claiming abuse; Ottawa is expanding program support. Markets & Production: Canada’s dairy farmgate milk price will rise 2.8% in 2027, while chicken exports are forecast to hold at 110,000 tonnes. Canola-crushing capacity is also growing as Canada adds more domestic processing. Animal Health: Avian flu has struck another flock in British Columbia.
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