AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRUAS Leadership: A Maguiresbridge dairy and beef cattle farmer has been named Deputy President of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, highlighting long-running livestock breeding and show-ring experience. Trade & Compliance: The U.S. says new forced-labor tariffs match an EU timeline, while an ag economist warns equipment tariff cuts may not lower prices for farmers. Farm Safety & Crime: Farmers in Faridkot, India are offering UPI payments to thieves to stop repeated tubewell motor thefts; in Pretoria, a farmer was shot during a robbery with no arrests yet. Market Pressure: Rajshahi mango prices are sliding after Eid demand cooled; Maharashtra onion growers urge vigilance against fertiliser and seed dealers charging above MRP. Policy & Funding: Ghana released GH¢1.677bn (85% of its 2026 MoFA budget) for seeds, fertiliser, irrigation and farmer service centres; USDA issued a second supplemental disaster payment for eligible producers. Climate Risk & Support: Britam paid Ksh97.3m to 402,681 farmers and pastoralists via parametric insurance after weather shocks. Research & Tech: Next-gen ag robots are moving toward plant-by-plant crop management, and a study finds women farmers face higher mental health strain from extra unpaid work. Pest Watch: Locust numbers are surging in north-west Victoria, with authorities urging early reporting and targeted treatment.
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