AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration & Harvest Risk (Australia): Australia’s immigration crackdown is set to slow working-holiday visa processing and cap extensions, and farm groups warn it could trigger labour shortages and threaten the wheat harvest. Biosecurity (US/Michigan): Michigan announced a new firewood quarantine starting Jan. 1, 2027, banning untreated firewood to curb invasive pests and diseases, with certified heat-treated wood allowed. Market Access & Policy (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s agriculture department says the Maha season water-supply dates will be finalized today, with decisions made alongside farmer groups. Horticulture Shift (Sri Lanka): On Sri Lanka’s Saptakoshi island, better roads are helping farmers pivot into commercial tomato growing, with most households now involved. Trade Talks (US-China): Ahead of Xi’s Sept. 24 Washington visit, agriculture is in focus via soybean purchase commitments and possible tariff waivers. Pest Alert (US/New Mexico): A second screwworm case was detected in Grant County, tied to a horse. Food Losses (Ghana): Tomato farmers in Anloga-Avume say post-harvest losses are soaring as crates are scarce and buyers are hard to access. Conservation Funding (US/Nebraska): NRCS is accepting FY2027 conservation applications in Nebraska by Oct. 16, including easements, stewardship, and EQIP support.
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