AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIrrigation Investment: Moldova will rehabilitate two public irrigation systems in Calinesti and Criulenii de Sus, covering 3,000+ hectares, under iDRIP with €60m (a €45m French loan plus a €15m EU grant) to modernize water infrastructure and stabilize yields. Trade & Markets: U.S. red meat exports are adding over $3bn in value to corn and soybean farmers, while China talks are still driving uncertainty—USTR says China pledged “double-digit billions” in ag purchases, but details remain thin. Policy Pressure in the U.S.: Congress returns to tackle fertilizer costs and ethanol policy, with year-round E15 sales back on the table as farmers push for steadier demand. Farm Rules Confusion (Ireland): ICMSA says farmers can’t get clear guidance on new TB rules and criticizes the lack of a promised TB helpline. Research Under Threat (USDA): Advocates warn USDA relocation plans could disrupt long-running agricultural research, with no clear public plan. Food Security Alarm (Sudan): FAO/WFP/UNICEF warn nearly 19.5m people face acute hunger in Sudan, with famine risk rising in coming months.
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