AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStorm-hit harvests: The Philippines’ DA says Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay plus monsoon rains caused P197.2M in farm damage across 7,989 farmers, with rice taking the biggest hit. Weather pressure: A UK farmer warns drought and heat are cutting grass and yields, raising fears of food shortages. Livestock support: Papua New Guinea’s Sialum cattle sector needs urgent government backing, with calls for policy, technical help, and better breeding access. Ag finance: Tobago launched TobaGrow loans up to $100,000 for farmers and fishers, with flexible repayment and moratorium options. Tech on farms: Halter reports 1.5M cows collared globally using virtual-fence pasture management. Policy and land: Nigeria plans modern ranching settlements and grazing-reserve rehabilitation to curb farmers-herders clashes. Fertiliser access: Assam’s agriculture minister pushed for more rail “rake points” and tougher action against fertiliser black marketing. Crops and climate: China farmers are draining fields and using targeted irrigation ahead of typhoons and extreme heat. Trade and prices: Wisconsin ginseng growers say US-China tariffs are slashing profits and pushing buyers to cheaper sources. EU food rules: EU pesticide residue proposals could raise consumer costs and reduce imports, sparking farmer backlash.
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