AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Drought Stress: A persistent European heatwave is compounding drought, hitting river levels, power generation and agriculture, with Italy expecting 37–40°C and fire risk rising. Food Security & Biodiversity: A new study warns global vegetable intake is about 40% below dietary recommendations while the diversity of vegetables grown is shrinking, linking nutrition gaps to broader sustainability risks. Livestock Supply Crunch: In Puerto Rico, drought is tightening forage supplies and driving hay prices sharply higher, forcing farmers to seek costlier imports. Dairy Processing Pressure: A Queensland dairy family fears culling 600 cows after a processor ended its milk contract, underscoring how limited processing capacity can derail production plans. Farm Policy & Labor: Kansas farm advocates say the U.S. farm bill stalled in the Senate Agriculture Committee, while U.S. agricultural law groups continue pushing education on the H-2A temporary worker program. Climate Finance & Land Use: The Philippines’ Pax Silica plan faces calls for deeper environmental review over major power and water needs and potential displacement of farmland. Local Food Systems: New York’s “Good Food” bill would let public buyers consider more than price, aiming to boost local, fresher farm supply to schools and hospitals.
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