AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlack Sea Grain War: Ukraine strikes Russia’s Novorossiysk and Izmail grain infrastructure, forcing terminals to halt and raising fears for global wheat and corn supplies. Heat & Drought Impacts: South Korea’s record heat has devastated crops and livestock, while Europe’s drought is battering everything from potatoes to grapes and straining farm water rules. Fertilizer Crunch: Northern Bangladesh farmers can’t get enough triple super phosphate during Aman season, with some paying above fixed prices and still falling short on application. Water Security for Food: Indonesia warns El Niño could extend dry seasons, putting pressure on water systems that underpin planting, fertilizer use, and harvests. Ag Trade & Plant Health: Zambia handed over a rehabilitated plant quarantine lab in Livingstone to cut testing time and costs, helping horticulture and citrus exporters meet phytosanitary requirements. Farm Resilience & Risk: UK farmers describe cracked, moisture-starved soils despite cover crops, underscoring how extreme weather is outpacing adaptation. Renewables on Farms: New York utilities seek permission to generate their own wind and solar again, as regulators weigh grid and cost concerns.
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