AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarket Diversification: Nova Scotia apple growers are preparing to ship part of this season’s crop to Taiwan, seeking alternatives as 90% of exports currently go to the U.S. Research and Food Investment: Ottawa announced $50 million for food-sector work at Trent Research Farm, alongside $3.1 million to speed up swine-disease testing. Trade: Canada’s mission to India secured 34 commercial agreements worth nearly $300 million; officials say Canadian fertilizer could benefit India’s farm sector as trade talks advance. Farm Economics: Farmland values rose 4% nationally, though values fell in B.C. The loss of P&H’s Owen Sound grain terminal is expected to increase shipping costs for local farmers. Infrastructure: P&H is adding grain storage at the Port of Quebec, boosting export capacity.
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