AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Pressure: El Niño-driven dry weather has stressed rice on more than 1,400 hectares and corn on nearly 92 hectares in 13 localities in the Philippines’ Negros Occidental. A Philippine research institute is promoting mobile solar-powered irrigation to help farmers cope with water shortages and reduce fuel costs. Farmers’ Voices: Thai farmers and fishers rallied in Bangkok during IMF and World Bank meetings, highlighting debt, low earnings and damage to fishing livelihoods. Food and Innovation: Bangladesh’s agriculture minister urged producers to pair higher output with safe, nutritious food, warning that excessive pesticide use risks contamination. Women in Agriculture: A World Bank agriculture adviser says women need better financing and access to land and digital tools to benefit from AI and other innovations. Stronger Markets: Guyana has launched a $1.6 billion paddy drying and storage project designed to help about 2,000 rice farmers reduce losses and wait for better prices. Industry Planning: Pennsylvania unveiled its first 10-year agriculture plan, targeting access to capital, farm profitability, modernization and global competitiveness.
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