AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiosecurity: Fire ants found at Sydney’s freight centre have prompted movement controls on soil, mulch and plants, as officials try to stop a pest that threatens farms and wildlife. Aquaculture Supply: El Niño disruption has halted Peru’s anchovy season, putting global fish-oil supplies under pressure; production could hit a decade low, affecting fish farmers who use most of the oil. Soil Health: The Gambia has validated draft standards for organic fertilizers made from waste, aiming to improve product quality and give smallholders safer, reliable inputs. Water Resilience: Tasmania’s new Northern Midlands irrigation scheme is delivering water to farms during an exceptionally dry spring, opening the way for more potatoes, vegetables and livestock feed. Farm Recovery: A Bank of Agriculture program is helping 3,400 Nigerian ginger farmers recover from blight with planting materials and extension support. Fertilizer Investment: The USDA selected eight proposed manufacturing projects worth $1.34 billion in total, including a multi-state ammonia project, to expand domestic supply.
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