AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPest Relief for Sugar Farmers (Philippines): Negros Occidental’s RSSI sugarcane outbreak has triggered emergency cash transfers from DSWD, with up to ₱10,000 per severely affected small farmer starting next week, based on validated damage lists. Extension Goes Digital (Zambia): Zambia is rolling out the Mulimi360 e-extension platform to modernize agricultural advisory services and deliver timely climate-smart information to farmers nationwide. Farm Inputs Delivered (Zambia): Mbala District’s Wetlands Farming Programme is on track, with 1,050 bags of D-Compound fertilizer and 1,050 packs of maize seed already delivered, and remaining urea and lime expected to complete allocations. Market Intelligence for Pricing (US): Farmers Business Network launched FBN Market Intelligence, offering AI-driven crop price outlooks and daily local cash-market updates for corn and soy. Grain Capacity Push (China): China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets 725 million tonnes of grain capacity by 2030, emphasizing seeds, machinery, and precision farming. Onion Storage Upgrade (Bangladesh): Bangladesh plans to supply 15,000 airflow machines to onion growers to cut post-harvest losses and reduce imports. Regenerative Wheat Partnership (US): General Mills, ADM and Walmart are accelerating regenerative practices across 40,000 Midwest wheat acres to improve soil and water outcomes. Food Safety & Livestock Health (US): Illinois extension warns tick populations are rising after warm, wet conditions, urging proactive prevention and routine checks. Local Market Boost (Philippines): Ilocos Sur’s ONE Kadiwa event is giving farmers and small producers a direct sales venue to strengthen local food supply chains.
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