AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoExtreme Weather Hits UK Harvests: A new analysis says the UK’s exceptionally hot, dry spring and summer could cut cereals and oilseed output by 2.5 million tonnes, with losses for farmers put as high as £390m and 2026 shaping up as one of the worst harvests on record. Flood Risk for Ghana’s Farmers: Upper East farmers are on alert after plans for controlled spillage from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam, with communities ready to leave fields if river levels hit the trigger point. Farmers’ Rights and Repair Access: Minnesota’s AG is highlighting a Farmfest settlement with John Deere aimed at giving farmers and independent repair shops better access to tools, software, and information. Drought Relief in Virginia: USDA expanded drought disaster designations in Virginia’s Ninth District, opening more doors for eligible farms to access assistance. Farm Safety Training: UMaine Extension launched a self-paced online tractor safety course to help beginning operators reduce injury risk. Fertiliser Crackdown in India: Gujarat appointed inspection and investigation officers to curb subsidised fertiliser diversion, hoarding, black marketing, and counterfeit sales. Local Food Spotlight: National Farmers Market Week is driving community events and shopping pushes for small farms and local vendors.
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