AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate-Health Research Gaps: A University of the Philippines review of 69 studies finds climate-and-health work is rising in the Philippines, but it’s still heavily concentrated in Luzon and often misses long-term climate-health data—leaving farmers and rural communities exposed as extreme weather worsens. El Niño Threat to Farms: Sri Lanka’s environment minister warns the “worst” El Niño could bring heavy rains late in the year, then severe drought early next year, with rice planting urged to start earlier to protect livelihoods. Water Stress Under Pressure: A satellite study estimates High Mountain Asia’s groundwater is shrinking by about 24.2 billion tonnes a year, threatening water for farming, cities and ecosystems across downstream countries. Drought and Adaptation in the UK: England’s drought has triggered irrigation limits and wider water-use restrictions, while farmers push on-farm resilience like soil-building pasture systems. Renewables for Rural Power: Wales’ Carno III wind farm (45MW) is set to go operational this autumn, adding habitat restoration and community benefits. Farm Waste-to-Fuel Push: Australia is consulting on turning farm waste into low-carbon liquid fuels to support aviation and shipping—aiming to create new income streams for farmers. Pesticide Disposal Program: Canada’s Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications collection returns this fall to help growers safely retire outdated inputs. Regenerative Spotlight: “Groundswell” completes a regenerative agriculture film trilogy, highlighting soil health and farmer-led climate solutions across five continents.
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