AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Risk & Planning: The Philippines says severe El Niño conditions are already present and could last until 2027, with government accelerating irrigation and water projects to protect farmers. Food Prices Watch: FAO reports global food commodity prices edged down in June as cereal, sugar and dairy fell, even as vegetable oils rose. Disaster on the Farm: Bangladesh’s haor wetlands saw pre-monsoon flash floods wipe out thousands of hectares of boro rice, threatening livelihoods and food security. Digital Tools for Farmers: FAO launched CropSuit, a free app that matches crops to local soil, climate and land conditions to boost yields and cut wasted inputs. Poultry & Supply Chains: Trinidad and Tobago’s chicken shortage is blamed on overreliance on imported broiler eggs, exposing financial and regulatory weaknesses in the poultry sector. Policy & Land Use: The Philippines lifted a farmland conversion moratorium after a review, aiming for tighter oversight as urban expansion pressures agricultural land. Livestock & Animal Health: Nevada confirmed equine infectious anemia at a horse facility and issued a quarantine, urging strict safety practices. Trade & Investment: Canada unveiled a $3.2B food security strategy to lower grocery costs and strengthen domestic production and processing.
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