AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Preparedness: The Philippines’ House-backed 2027 budget adds ₱4.09 billion for irrigation and ₱10 billion in farmer and fisherfolk assistance. The UN warns Malawi’s cereal harvest could fall 30% next season, with four million people potentially needing aid, and urges early action. Irrigation: Kenya’s newly commissioned Ziwa 2 project will bring 500 acres under irrigation, serving 1,000 farmers with solar-powered pumps and water for two growing seasons a year. Crop Outlook: Australia’s winter harvest is forecast to fall 7.9% to 62.9 million tonnes in 2026/27, as dry conditions weigh on wheat and barley, while canola is set for a record crop. Farm Support: USDA expects record $13.8 billion in safety-net payments for 2025 crops, though deductions will reduce the final amount. Reducing Food Waste: A solar-powered cold-storage facility in Nigeria is helping keep produce fresh, addressing fruit and vegetable losses estimated to exceed 40%.
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