AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Resilience: Solar-powered irrigation in the Philippines will supply year-round water to 70 hectares farmed by 87 growers, as authorities prepare for El Niño and dry conditions. Farm Costs: US farmers face sharply higher diesel and fertilizer bills during harvest, squeezing earnings despite continued political support from some growers. Drought Relief: Candon City, Philippines, is giving rice farmers 20 litres of diesel each, while warning that dry conditions threaten crops and water supplies. Market Support: Namibia has set aside N$70 million to buy surplus maize, but still needs N$50 million more to purchase all available grain. Dairy Growth: Moldova’s farm milk output has nearly tripled in five years to 64,000 tonnes, though domestic production meets only about 60% of demand. Animal Health: Namibia detected foot-and-mouth disease in a second region, prompting emergency vaccination and livestock movement restrictions. Crop Outlook: USDA cut its forecast for Philippine sugar production by 8% for 2026–27, citing pests, drought and rising input costs. Women in Farming: Maharashtra is preparing certificates to formally recognise women farmers, including those who work land they do not own.
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