AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAnimal Health Watch: A UK farmer says bluetongue is moving again, with vets and vaccine availability becoming a make-or-break cost issue for cattle producers. Food Security & Climate Conflict: New research links climate-driven farm declines and extreme weather to rising food insecurity, warning it can inflame disputes over land and water. Trade Pressure on Farms: A Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute panel says U.S. midterms won’t likely end tariff uncertainty for Canadian agriculture, even if political shifts are hoped for. Dairy & Supply Management: Newly elected Liberal MP Daniel Gobeil (a dairy farmer) says he’ll push Ottawa’s voice for Quebec’s dairy region amid Canada-U.S. trade fights over supply management. Local Food Access: Regina Farmers’ Market re-launched a Nutrition Coupon Program to help low-income shoppers buy local produce, meat, eggs and honey, with support from Nutrien and partners. Harvest Reality Check: RealAg on the Weekend highlights livestock vs. crop margins and a slow start to harvest as producers weigh costs and returns. Livestock Health Funding: Canada’s government announced $3.1M for new swine disease testing and surveillance.
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