AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Pressure on Farms: Germany’s farmers warn drought and heat could cut harvests sharply, with some regions facing total crop losses and big losses for fodder and food prices. Blue Economy Finance: The Philippines secured €200M (AFD) for marine ecosystem protection and a “blue economy” program aimed at livelihoods for millions of coastal workers. Climate-Smart Agriculture Support: Borongan City in Eastern Samar is seeking UN-backed technical help for climate-smart agriculture across five municipalities. Research for Resilient Crops: India’s University of Hyderabad won Rs 2.5 crore for climate-resilient agriculture research, including microbial consortia for foxtail millet and viral resistance work in tomato. Aquaculture Debate: Falkland Islands residents are pushing for a referendum over a proposed salmon farming expansion. Regenerative/Local Knowledge: An indigenous leaders message argues conservation and environmental fixes should draw on indigenous knowledge. Ag Tech Commercialization: Beanstalk AgTech launches a Southeast Asia venture studio to move promising agtech into smallholder markets. Farm Policy & Credit: Bank of Ghana urges banks to expand lending to agriculture as inflation falls and exchange rates stabilize. EU Heat Impacts: Europe’s record heat and wildfires are driving major economic losses, with agriculture among the hardest hit.
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