AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño food-security planning: Sri Lanka’s agriculture ministry says it has a cultivation and water-management plan to protect food supply as El Niño conditions loom. Flood risk and irrigation trade-offs: In the Philippines, San Roque Dam in Pangasinan rose over 40 meters in two weeks after cyclones and monsoon rains, but officials say gates will stay closed to conserve water for farmers heading into El Niño. Input support for farmers: Ilocos Norte’s Batac City distributed foliar fertilizer to 555 registered farmers to sustain high-value crops amid rising input costs. Fertiliser supply shock: Madhya Pradesh halted subsidised fertiliser sales nationwide pending stock reconciliation, raising fears of a Kharif supply crisis. Pollinators in focus: National Honey Bee Day highlights how heat-stressed hives use “bearding” and fanning to survive—key for crop pollination. Livestock diversification: A banana farmers’ cooperative in Agusan del Norte is using DA support to expand into swine production. Market pricing: Nepal’s Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market set wholesale prices for tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and vegetables for Aug. 17. Aquaculture guidance: Zambia’s aquaculture advisory urges fish farmers to cut stocking, deepen ponds, and prioritize oxygen during El Niño conditions.
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