AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRice Infrastructure: Guyana has begun building a G$1.6 billion paddy drying and storage facility on the Essequibo Coast. Its 10,000-tonne capacity and ability to dry up to 1,000 tonnes daily aim to curb losses and give farmers more choice over when to sell. Food Safety: Bangladesh’s agriculture minister warned that excessive pesticide use can contaminate food, urging safer production alongside higher yields. Investment and Technology: Namibia is seeking Chinese expertise and investment in irrigation, climate-smart farming, seeds and local agritech capacity to strengthen food security. Women in Agriculture: World Bank adviser Shobha Shetty says financing and land and water access must improve so women farmers can benefit from AI and digital tools. Farm Support: USDA says record crop safety-net payments will reach $13.8 billion nationally, alongside $1.8 billion in conservation payments. Food Security: FAO’s World Food Forum closed with a call to accelerate innovation, as about 645 million people faced hunger in 2025; a Chinese crop-monitoring platform received FAO’s 2026 Achievement Award.
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