AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarmer Relief in the Philippines: The Department of Agriculture (DA-8) says 13,000 farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas received over P30 million under the PAFFP, with P2,325 cash each to offset higher fuel and production costs. Animal Health Alert (ASF): Capiz Province’s veterinary office reports new African Swine Fever cases in Roxas City and towns of Pontevedra and Panitan, urging biosecurity and a ban on trading dead pigs. Export Push (Philippine fruit): Guimaras mangoes have arrived in Spain for a 100-kg test shipment aimed at opening EU export pathways, highlighting the GI product’s quality. Biofuel & Waste-to-Fuel (India): India’s MoPNG approved INR 150 crore for a private Hybrid 2G ethanol project in Uttar Pradesh to turn sugarcane bagasse and residues into clean fuel. EU Food Narrative Check: A Belarus state-TV claim that Europe is running out of milk and Greece faces food shortages was rated false, with EU and FAO data showing milk production rising and Greece not flagged for undernourishment. Cocoa Sustainability (Lindt): Lindt & Sprüngli says 100% of its cocoa sourcing is now Rainforest Alliance certified, with added living-income and agroforestry support. Livestock Training (Zimbabwe): Zimplats-Gwebi graduated 60 farmers from a week-long residential course at Gwebi Agricultural College, bringing beneficiaries to 200 since 2022.
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