AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrought Fallout in the Philippines: Agusan del Sur declared a provincewide state of calamity after El Niño cut water supplies and damaged crops worth about P3.5 billion, with rice hit hardest and 36.4% of agricultural commodities affected. US Fruit Prices Stay Elevated: USDA and Labor data show 2026 fresh fruit prices still running high, with grower and consumer indexes up year over year—bananas are the notable exception. Stone Fruit Trade Watch: USDA projects global nectarine and peach exports rising in 2026/27, led by production gains in China, the EU, and a Türkiye rebound after frost damage. Fertilizer Supply Moves: Origin Agritech sold its Xinjiang corn seed base and lease-backed the production site to free cash for R&D and expansion. Plant Disease Breakthrough: Canadian researchers report spelt wheat carries a stripe rust resistance gene that appears nearly immune, while the same gene is suppressed in modern bread wheat—potentially reshaping breeding strategies. Harvest Health Reminder: Health experts warn farmers to address aches and screenings during harvest instead of postponing care until after the season. Food Security Pressure: India’s El Niño-linked rainfall swings are already reshaping farm output targets, while Liberia’s food security debate centers on keeping imported staples affordable.
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