AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Costs: Ontario farmer Drew Spoelstra says filling his combine now costs $2,000, up from $1,000, while replacing a 2013 machine could cost about $1 million. Manitoba farmers also report sharply higher diesel and fertilizer bills. Canada-U.S. Trade: Mark Carney says some U.S. demands around Canada’s sovereignty and trade deals are off the table, but key issues remain. Saskatchewan is also pushing for progress with the U.S. and China as temporary tariff relief nears its deadline. Poultry Health: Avian flu has struck another Manitoba poultry farm, adding to ongoing disease concerns for producers. Food Production: Ottawa is investing $750 million in domestic controlled-environment agriculture to expand year-round growing. Dairy: Farmgate milk prices are set to rise 2.8 per cent in 2027.
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