AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Water Risk: Absa says South Africa’s farms are entering the 2026/27 El Niño drought cycle with a stronger buffer thanks to record soil moisture, dam levels and veld conditions. Input Costs & Logistics: Reuters reports U.S. rail fuel surcharges on grain shipments have more than doubled in a year, squeezing farmers as harvest season starts and diesel-linked costs rise. Fertilizer Decarbonization: ERM and Systemiq outline a roadmap for cutting greenhouse gases across the potash and phosphate fertilizer value chain by 2050, but warns business-as-usual emissions could still climb. Renewables for Rural Power: Brazil Potash signed a deal for a modular power plant to cut upfront power costs and provide long-term backup for its potash project. Market Access & Roads: Nigeria’s Kogi State is building modern agro-markets and rural access roads to connect farmers to buyers and improve farm-gate value. Drought Tech on Farms: Wisconsin cranberry growers are using sensor-based irrigation monitoring to manage water during dry conditions. Sustainable Sourcing: Lidl Cyprus hits a palm-oil certification milestone with WWF, pushing deforestation-free supply chains. Livestock & Regulation: Illinois sets a public meeting on a proposed hog facility near Potomac, focusing on environmental compliance. Ag Skills & Education: South Africa’s agriculture debate is shifting toward AI, drones and sensors—plus what that means for training the next generation.
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