AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoManitoba AI Clash: Premier Wab Kinew says a proposed 141-hectare AI data centre south of Winnipeg won’t go ahead, citing concerns about environmental and community impacts. Trade & Markets: Manitoba business leaders met U.S. trade representatives in Washington after the CUSMA review report, highlighting major Manitoba exports like pork, seeds and transport vehicles. Farm Finance Courtroom: Monette Farms has asked for creditor protection extension to Nov. 13, seeking time to manage liquidity pressures tied to fertilizer and input costs. Labour Pressure on Farms: Farm workers and allies renewed their push for union recognition at Windmill Farms, with Canada’s CLC backing a boycott. Aquaculture Uncertainty: B.C. salmon farmers say they’re still waiting on Ottawa’s final transition framework for moving from open-net pens to closed containment. Health on the Farm: A University of Guelph study finds Ontario farmers face higher anxiety and depression rates than the general population, with women hit harder. Biosecurity Watch: U.S. confirms a new world screwworm fly case in Texas, triggering quarantine steps to protect cattle. Global Ag Link: The Philippines shipped its first commercial carabao mango load to Toronto, signaling expanding fresh-produce trade.
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