AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoWetland Policy Clash: Alberta’s proposed wetland reforms are drawing fire from conservation advocates, who warn changes could reduce oversight of seasonal and temporary wetlands that support wildlife and watershed health, while the province says the goal is less red tape for farmers. Food Costs & Farm Economics: Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab estimates a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner for a family of four will cost about $35.72 this year—up roughly 10%—as fewer deals hit turkey prices. Ag Trade Pressure: The Farms and Fuels Alliance is urging Ottawa to amend the Clean Fuel Regulations, calling for a 1.4-times credit multiplier for Canadian-made ethanol to close a competitiveness gap versus subsidized U.S. imports. Energy & Rural Impact: Rocky View County is preparing public open houses after a report says data centre power and water demands raise fiscal and planning concerns. Marine Antibiotics Debate: Canadian-owned Tassal says it will use antibiotics to treat a bacterial outbreak in farmed salmon in Tasmania, renewing scrutiny over antibiotic use in aquaculture. Local Ag Community Wins: Lallemand Plant Care’s Hometown Roots photo contest awarded $5,000 to Villa Marie toward a generator, highlighting support for family farms and rural infrastructure.
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