AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiosecurity Alert (US): USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, found in a calf in Zavala County near the earlier La Pryor detection, keeping movement controls and sterile-fly releases in force. Plant Health (US): California CDFA urged anyone who bought grapevines from Costco in Northern California (Apr 21–May 21) to contact local officials after glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on shipped vines. Extreme Weather (Italy): Violent hail and storms battered northern/central Italy, damaging cereals, vegetables, fruit, and vineyards, with losses potentially running into the millions of euros. Dairy (UK): Britain’s milking herd hit another record low in April, with dairy herd numbers down year-on-year as producers lean on higher yields. Water Stress (US): A new Colorado River analysis warns that even a wet winter may not fix reservoir risk, pushing the basin toward critical thresholds without major demand cuts. Ag Policy & Funding (Ghana): Ghana’s Food and Agriculture Ministry disputed claims of 85% budget release, saying only 12.4% had actually been released as of May 29. Agri-Exports (India): Women-led Aamrapali mango growers in Jharkhand began shipping to the UK under “Local Goes Global,” backed by APEDA. Local Farming Support (Moldova): FAO launched farmer field schools in Hancesti to help small vegetable producers adopt climate-resilient practices and improve market access. Animal Health (Cyprus): Cyprus said almost all foot-and-mouth culling is complete, with vaccine deliveries expected soon.
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