AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegenerative Farming: A Dorset farm’s pasture-raised organic eggs won top regional honours, spotlighting a system that rotates hens through orchards in mobile houses. Farm Costs and Credit: Diesel near record highs is squeezing producers who cannot easily cut fuel use or pass costs on; U.S. farm debt has topped $605 billion, and USDA officials say borrowing from suppliers and other nontraditional lenders may be undercounted. Climate Resilience: El Niño is raising the risk of winter storms and floods, adding pressure on farmers already facing tougher food-security challenges. Farm Investment: The U.S. is putting $180 million into a seed initiative aimed at protecting seed supply and supporting crop innovation. Food Security: Nigeria’s federal and state governments are developing a 10-year plan focused on practical support for farmers, including better seeds, irrigation, finance, storage and market access.
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