AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Preparedness: Philippine provinces are activating task forces to map drought-vulnerable farms and plan water and health measures as extreme dry conditions loom. Farm Costs and Relief: US farmers face mounting pressure from fuel and input costs; Washington announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program, while farm income is forecast to fall 2.6% this year. Trade and Markets: South African cherry growers are preparing to enter China’s market for the first time, as the country seeks new export outlets amid strained US ties. Climate-Ready Crops: Kuwait’s development fund committed $2.56 million to ICARDA for improved crop varieties suited to arid regions and climate change. Technology and Infrastructure: Nebraska launched a digital agriculture hub to develop tools around producers’ needs, and Wisconsin awarded $69.5 million for rural roads carrying farm products. Animal Health: A bird-flu outbreak at a Northumberland poultry farm has prompted plans to cull about 29,000 birds.
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