AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicinal Cannabis Expansion: Tenerife has approved its first authorised medicinal cannabis cultivation project, a potential new pharma-and-agriculture industry in the Canaries. Water-Smart Rice Farming: In the Philippines, NIA-MARIIS ran seminars on Alternate Wetting and Drying for Isabela rice farmers as El Niño and low dam levels bite. Food Security via Farming Hubs: Malaysia’s Selangor Fruit Valley says it has produced over 1,000 tonnes of fruits and crops this year and is building a warehouse aimed at three months of supply during disruptions. Livestock Health Support: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension released a New World screwworm field guide to help beef producers detect, report, and respond faster. Policy and Markets: The EU adopted “simpler rules” for agri-food promotion funding, easing deadlines and reporting for beneficiaries. Land Tenure & Water Quality: An EPA report says long-term land leases can unlock farmers’ willingness to adopt water-quality improving practices. Coffee Supply Push: Indonesia plans a major Gayo coffee expansion with 17 million new seedlings across Aceh. Agriculture Under Pressure: Ireland’s agriculture minister urged heat protections for livestock and pets as temperatures rise. Local Community Markets: From Saskatchewan’s Creelman Fair to new farmers market builds in DeWitt, the week keeps spotlighting farm-to-table and local sales.
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