AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIrrigation Boost (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the P833.37M Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Bohol, aiming to cut farmers’ reliance on rain and support year-round irrigation for 530 hectares and 717 farmers, with drought-ready guidance like solar pumps and water reuse as El Niño risk rises. Fertiliser Supply Rules (Malaysia): Malaysia’s agriculture ministry is drafting a Fertiliser Bill to set quality standards, regulate distribution chains, and stabilize domestic fertiliser supply after farmer complaints about unsuitable products during global shocks. Soil Health Research (Oman/UK): A new study improved lab methods to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soils—an overlooked, biologically active nutrient that could matter for future food security. Food Safety Recall (US): USDA recalled 5,795 pounds of frozen Power Plate Meals meatloaf due to undeclared soy allergen, urging consumers to stop using affected products. Animal Health Biosecurity (US): Authorities are intensifying the fight against New World screwworm with AI-assisted surveillance, border monitoring, livestock movement permits, and sterile fly releases. Ag Value Chain (Nigeria): Benue State moved to revive the dormant $50M Taraku oil mill, starting an asset audit to restart maize, feed, and soybean processing.
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