AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Risk & Water: Italy’s Po River basin is seeing water flows down as much as 80% amid a heat wave and drought, threatening crops across northern and central regions. Food Security Planning: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim has ordered urgent mitigation steps for the Super El Niño expected to hit from November, with extra focus on farmers and fisheries. Drought Relief & Inputs: In Eastern Visayas, the Philippines’ agriculture department has finished distributing over P120m in cash aid to 50,000+ farmers and fisherfolk to offset higher fuel and production costs. Irrigation Tech: The Philippines’ agriculture ministry is working with the space agency to use satellite data to map floodwater paths and improve irrigation planning. Ag Innovation: German startup Orbem says AI-powered MRI scanning can speed up inspection of produce to cut food waste, after raising €55.5m. Soil & Regenerative Farming: Puratos targets regenerative wheat sourcing, aiming for 50% by 2030, while Wisconsin offers producer-led watershed grants (up to $40,000) and soybean growers vote for board seats. Policy & Subsidies: Sabah expects revisions to its BUDI diesel subsidy scheme after federal engagement. Market Access: Liberia’s concession-related market facility in Maryland County opens to boost rural agricultural trade. Farm Safety: Two farmers were killed by lightning strikes in Bangladesh’s Panchagarh district.
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