RealAg Radio, July 21: Ag ministers reach five-year deal, new Dairy Farmers' president, and the future of Canadian ag manufacturing

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Friday’s show, hosted by Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner — highlights:

  • Ag ministers from across Canada reach a deal on next five-year ag funding agreement, dubbed “Canadian Agricultural Partnership.” Some changes to AgriStability and AgriInvest;
  • Italy moves ahead with COOL on durum;
  • Proposed changes to the Canada Food Guide raise emphasis on plant-based protein;
  • New Dairy Farmers of Canada president Pierre Lampron discusses some of the high priorities he’s facing, including NAFTA renegotiation, Ontario withdrawing its marketing funds from DFC;
  • Leah Olson, president of the Ag Manufacturers of Canada, discusses the state of Canadian ag manufacturing, the DOT autonomous machine, and future of the industry.

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