AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFarm Finance Fallout (Philippines): A former DA official says coconut farmers are still paying the price of the unresolved coco levy fund, leaving key support institutions “shadows” of their former selves and 3.5 million growers deprived of help. Soil-Based Disease Control (Australia): Curtin University research finds some soils naturally suppress Sclerotinia stem rot, pointing to microbiome-driven biocontrol potential for canola and pulses. Regenerative Push (Food Industry): A coalition of 40 global food firms backs a shared framework to scale regenerative agriculture across ingredient supply chains, aiming at soil, biodiversity, water and climate resilience. Trade & Agri-Deals (India-Canada): Piyush Goyal’s Toronto talks reaffirm a USD 50bn trade target and push CEPA negotiations, with agri cooperation on the agenda. Water Risk Playbook (Global Supply Chains): A new guide lays out steps for companies to manage water scarcity risks across farming networks. Farmgate Pressure (Beef, Europe): Farmer beef prices fall over 10% while factory prices move less, raising pressure on margins. Rural Livelihoods (Nepal): Nepal’s Economic Survey projects slower ag growth (1.58%) and highlights agriculture’s 24% GDP share.
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