AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño Food Shock: NOAA warns the 2026-27 El Niño could be “very strong,” and analysts say global food prices may jump, with effects potentially lasting into 2028. Water Stress for Farmers: In the Philippines, Angat Dam keeps dropping despite recent rains, and authorities have cut Metro Manila water allocations and suspended some irrigation to protect supplies—raising fears for rice growers. Border Biosecurity: Kazakhstan blocked imports of cherries and plums from Kyrgyzstan after quarantine pests (Comstock mealybug and Asian fruit fly) were found, with shipments returned and fines issued. Fertilizer Investment: Oman’s Salalah Free Zone signed a deal to build an ammonium sulphate fertiliser plant, aiming to strengthen downstream supply for agriculture. Poultry Push (Ghana): Ghana’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti first phase is moving toward commercial poultry production after household results showed promise for jobs, nutrition, and reducing frozen-chicken imports. Agri Capacity Expansion (US): Incobrasa opened a major soybean crushing expansion in Illinois, nearly doubling capacity toward 100 million bushels annually. Training the Next Gen (Kansas): Midway Co-op is running agronomy internships for Kansas State students, focusing on hands-on experience with local producers. El Niño in Southern Africa: South Africa is bracing for a scorching summer as forecasts point to a strong El Niño returning, with knock-on risks for drought and veld fires.
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