AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRice Price Relief Expands: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture rolled out its P20/kilo rice program to Kalinga, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. leading the launch and distributing about P148 million in farm support to boost productivity and protect heirloom varieties. Cocoa Weather Watch: In Ivory Coast, farmers say improving rain intensity is setting up the March-to-August mid-crop, even after mostly below-average rainfall earlier. Procurement Protests Spread: In Telangana, farmers and opposition leaders are escalating pressure over delays and limits in maize/paddy procurement, while separate reports show tensions in Koheda over land acquisition for a fruit market and offices. Disease & Biosecurity: Cyprus veterinary services are in consultations over foot-and-mouth disease containment as culls and testing security concerns continue. Risk Management Update: The USDA Risk Management Agency announced livestock insurance enhancements starting with the 2027 crop year.
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