AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBird crisis in Nigeria: Farmers at the Bakalori Irrigation Scheme in Zamfara say a bird invasion has destroyed crops on 250+ hectares, hitting 1,500+ farmers and prompting calls for emergency state and federal action. Beef market outlook: Bank of America cites Oklahoma State’s Derrell Peel, warning the US cattle cycle may not “meaningfully” turn until late in the decade, keeping higher beef prices likely. Food access funding: DC Health awarded $250,000 to six groups to expand farmers markets and farm stands, aiming to boost affordable fresh food access. Climate risk training: Nigeria’s NiMet and ILRI launched a 10-day training for agricultural extension workers on climate risk management. Crop and market signals: China reported winter wheat output up 0.6% despite flood risks; Chicago corn and soy futures edged higher ahead of the USDA report. Horticulture push: Kashmir’s Pulwama launched a pilot for high-density almond cultivation to revive a struggling sector. Organic momentum: Organic produce sales continue rising, encouraging growers to expand acreage.
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