AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire smoke disrupts ag life in Ontario: Environment Canada’s orange air-quality warning from northern Ontario wildfire smoke forced cancellations, including the Innisfil Farmers’ Market and Sarnia’s Catch the Ace draw, with health guidance to limit outdoor time. Trade and ports: Canada’s Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy aims to diversify trade and double exports, highlighting the port’s role in moving about $1B in goods daily. Aquaculture and seafood: Cooke’s planned purchase of Mowi is being watched for what it could mean for Atlantic Canada’s salmon farms. Animal health watch: South Dakota’s state vet says there’s no immediate threat of New World screwworm, but the U.S. outbreak in Texas keeps livestock inspections in focus. Ag innovation and tech: Farm Credit Canada reports AI adoption in Canadian agriculture is still low (1.8% of ag businesses using AI as of Q2 2025), urging faster uptake. Research and genetics: Fairville and NRGene Canada launched a FairGene BSF egg facility in Alberta to scale black soldier fly production for feed. Pest risk beyond borders: An ash beetle threat (emerald ash borer) has been detected in the EU for the first time in Hungary and Slovakia, underscoring the need for monitoring and emergency plans.
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