AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoClimate & Flood Damage: The Philippines’ agriculture ministry says Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay plus the southwest monsoon have hit 6,010 farmers and 4,516 hectares across five regions, with rice, corn, high-value crops and livestock among the losses; Pampanga alone reports about ₱34.24M in crop and fisheries damage. Food Prices & El Niño Risk: Moody’s Analytics warns inflation is still sticky in the Philippines and that El Niño-linked dryness could worsen crop damage and push food prices higher. Water Stress in Crops: Italy’s Po Valley rice belt is forced to abandon some fields as drought severity rises and irrigation water runs short. Soil & Water Quality: A USGS study finds nutrient pollution in US rivers and streams is driven largely by nitrogen and phosphorus stored in soil and groundwater, meaning water quality can lag even after reductions. Farm Inputs & Disease: Australia’s plant pathology experts warn wet weather has caught growers off-guard, with fungicide supply and disease management needs changing fast. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-containing products after salmonella risk concerns. Market Pressure & Trade: Black Sea attacks are lifting wheat risk premiums as shipping and export capacity get disrupted. Clean Fuel from Farm Waste: India’s Cabinet approves a major Bio-CNG push (GOBARdhan) to turn agricultural residue and dung into renewable gas.
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