AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSDA Policy: The U.S. Farm Service Agency expanded payment limitation and payment eligibility rules, letting more business entities be treated equitably and increasing limits for certain programs—aimed at strengthening the farm safety net. Fertilizer Security: USDA also launched the $500M FIELDS program to expand domestic fertilizer production and reduce farmers’ exposure to unstable foreign supply. Ag Tech Connectivity: Vodafone Spain will trial satellite connectivity for agricultural devices in Almería, partnering with food co-ops to support remote farm operations. Research & Biosecurity: UK researchers found air sampling at equestrian events could help detect equine herpesviruses earlier than horse-to-horse swabbing. Seeds & Resilience: The Philippines inaugurated a solar-powered National Seed Reserve in Quezon City to speed replanting after disasters. Local Markets: Malaysia’s Perlis FAMA is preparing for a durian glut with fruit festivals, local fruit campaigns, and renewed processing capacity for downstream products. Food Security Investment: Kenya launched NASIP 2026–2030, a KES 1.081T plan to modernize agriculture, expand irrigation, and create 2M+ jobs. Farm Labor: North Carolina opened on-site job fairs to hire seasonal peanut inspectors for the upcoming harvest.
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