AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDisaster Recovery: After a 7.8 earthquake hit Sarangani, the Philippines says 18,000+ people are still in evacuation centers, with aftershocks slowing returns and agriculture damage under assessment. Peace Through Farming: The Philippines’ agriculture department and peace office are designing a livelihood program to move former rebels into plantation-style farming tied to private buyers. Climate Pressure on Crops: In the UK, one cereal farm stopped growing cereals for the first time in ~100 years, citing dry-weather risk and weak returns, while shifting to energy/environment crops and incentive schemes. Water Security for Agriculture: South Korea mobilized 102 military vehicles to deliver agricultural water to drought-stricken South Gyeongsang as reservoir levels fall to about 32% of normal. Policy & Markets: India’s PM Modi unveiled “Sapta Dhara,” naming agriculture and food processing as a core pillar for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Ag Tech: India’s AkinAnalytics launched NIKA2, a multi-purpose farm drone for spraying and spreading, with payload switching and night operation. Livestock Health: Wisconsin confirmed chronic wasting disease at two deer farms, triggering quarantine and investigations.
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