AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLivestock Relief: Philippines’ DA-BAI released P4.9m in cash indemnification to 116 hog raisers in Silago, Southern Leyte, to help rebuild after African Swine Fever culls. Climate-Smart Farming: Kenya’s Ministry of Environment launched training for farmers in key food regions to use anticipated El Niño rains, push short-season crops, and reduce drought-hit maize losses. Food Processing Push: India’s Odisha unveiled a plan to turn the state into a food-processing hub, signing major investment MoUs aimed at jobs and farmer-linked rural growth. Trade & Post-Harvest: India plans to help Nigeria cut post-harvest losses (near 50%), modernize livestock, and strengthen processing and logistics through tech transfer and capacity building. Policy Gridlock (US): The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance Farm Bill 2.0 over SNAP cost-sharing and ethanol provisions, sending the fight into recess. Ag Tech & Logistics (Asia): China-Laos Railway moved 100,000+ tons of cold-chain vegetables, boosting exports via faster, mixed logistics shipments. Research & Risk (Hemp): South African researchers report measurable water-use impacts of hemp using drones and sensors, informing policy for water-scarce regions. Animal Welfare Scrutiny (US): PETA asked USDA to investigate alleged monkey welfare violations at UW-Madison.
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