AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Support Payments: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture-8 says 13,000 farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas received P30M in cash help under the PAFFP, with P2,325 each to offset higher fuel and production costs. Crop Insurance Payouts: In La Union, 45 farmers hit by Typhoon Uwan received PCIC checks totaling P349,422, including payouts for rice, livestock and a life insurance benefit. Market Pressure from Imports: Benguet carrot growers say imported carrots are flooding Metro Manila and nearby markets, pushing local farm-gate prices to as low as P20/kg (from P40–P60), with some lower grades selling even cheaper. Biofuels Investment: India’s MoPNG approved INR 150 crore for Uttar Pradesh’s first private Hybrid 2G ethanol plant, aiming to turn sugarcane bagasse and other residues into cleaner fuel. Pest and Disease Response: Nigeria’s NADF and NRCRI launched a ginger recovery programme to tackle ginger blight and rebuild the value chain. Agriculture Tech and Training: Zimplats-Gwebi graduated 60 farmers from a skills programme, while Pakistan seeks Canadian help on canola and farm technology to cut a $5B edible oil import bill. Food Processing Boost: Meghalaya inaugurated a ₹32-crore organic spice processing unit to expand value-added farming for thousands of growers.
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