AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture diplomacy: Malaysia and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen ties in aquaculture, irrigation tech and agri R&D, with trade reaching RM338.48m in 2025. Fisheries infrastructure: Oman awarded an OMR2.4m contract for a new fish landing centre in Qurayat’s Bimmah, with breakwaters and a 2027 completion target. Farm labor shift: Albania’s farm jobs fell again in early 2026 as services grew, a trend likely to hit rural areas hard. Horticulture & climate resilience: Antipolo (Philippines) upland communities planted 28,000 trees on 50 hectares to boost long-term income and climate protection. Export policy fight: Kenya Flower Council rejected Nakuru County’s Sh400/ton cess on flower exports and moved to court after impounding delays. Heat stress on workers: A study says Indian farm workers lose about 81 working days a year to heat stress, cutting income and productivity. Farmer standards dispute: Cyprus sheep and goat groups oppose changes to the halloumi PDO, insisting the 51% milk requirement be fully met. Food security & transformation: India highlighted 12 years of agri transformation, citing higher production, stronger farmer support and tech-led growth. Livestock market watch: USDA reports left grain markets flat while cattle prices rebounded amid New World screwworm concerns. Water & monsoon risk: Nepal’s Ilam district faces high risk of disconnection as last year’s flood damage to roads and bridges remains unrepaired.
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