AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgri-tech Push: A new accelerator backed by a $7M fund is set to help nine Canadian agri-tech firms scale toward commercial production, aiming to strengthen food security and speed up real-world adoption. Biosecurity & Farm Safety: Tick pressure is driving more Nova Scotia residents to guinea fowl as a natural pest-control option, with breeders reporting surging demand as tick-borne illness concerns grow. Trade & Policy Uncertainty: Commentary on the USMCA review highlights how uncertainty around the agreement’s future could ripple into North American agriculture and supply chains. Infrastructure for Rural Industry: Great Lakes Helicopter is expanding at Waterloo airport with a new maintenance hangar, supporting services that include agriculture spraying and specialized aviation work. Community Ag Events: Nova Scotia’s Pictou–North Colchester Exhibition Grounds received $200K to improve access and boost year-round use, including a new barn tied to major livestock events. Weather Impacts: A tornado near Tulliby Lake damaged structures and disrupted power, with investigators confirming the touchdown and crews assessing roads and hazards.
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