AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFruit-Tech Investment: New Zealand ag-tech firm Hectre has opened a $5 million lab to develop AI-powered scanners that can detect fruit defects and ripeness at scale, potentially reducing waste and improving packhouse decisions. Irrigation: A new ₱1.49-billion pump system in Ifugao, Philippines, is set to expand irrigated farmland from 275 to 2,300 hectares and serve 1,315 farmers as El Niño risks grow. Wheat Policy: Pakistan has fixed wheat at Rs4,500 per maund after consulting the IMF and provinces, and plans strategic reserves of up to six million tonnes to protect supply and support domestic growers. Harvest Watch: Iowa’s corn harvest reached 47% and soybeans 78% by Oct. 25, both behind five-year averages; meanwhile, USDA corrections to September corn estimates have renewed scrutiny of crop forecasts. Climate Risks: Bulacan officials are seeking more than ₱511 million to prepare farms and fisheries for a potentially severe El Niño, including support for water pumps, crop insurance and soil-enriching mung beans.
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