AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgri-Food Innovation: Ontario is putting $7 million into 34 projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, backing work like greenhouse pepper wilt prevention and onion disease management. Climate & Risk: The Weather Network says summer in Canada will be more variable as La Niña shifts toward a potentially strong El Niño—Western Canada looks warmer and drier (with drought and wildfire smoke risk), while Central and Eastern Canada may see less consistent heat. Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Protein Industries Canada is backing a project to upcycle brewers’ spent grain into high-value ingredients via Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing in Ontario. Trade Watch: US-Mexico USMCA talks are starting without Canada mentioned, with a second round focused on agriculture and a “level playing field.” Local Agriculture Impacts: New Brunswick residents have filed claims against Covered Bridge Potato Chips over a “sickening” smell and disruption tied to its chip factory. Dairy: Egg Farmers of Canada has launched an Egg Quality Assurance program.
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