AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFarm Costs: Diesel has climbed to $2.60 a litre from $1.52 in January, prompting a Manitoba cattle and hay farmer to leave some mature hay uncollected rather than risk costly, muddy fieldwork. Land Market: Canadian farmland values rose 3.8% in the first half of 2026, slowing from last year’s pace; Prince Edward Island led with an 11.9% gain, while B.C. values fell 1.9%. Farm Innovation: Ottawa is investing nearly $2 million in biodegradable fertilizer-coating technology, while Lakeland College received a $500,000 donation to modernize its teaching-farm calving barn. Harvest Watch: Manitoba farmers are behind on harvest but remain hopeful they can catch up.
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