AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño Water Worries: Sri Lanka’s irrigation chief says reservoir storage is ~48% and urges careful water use, with plans to protect Yala now and Maha later. Drought Hits Maize: Kenya’s Ministry launched a countywide digital maize damage assessment after failed rains; Trans Nzoia alone estimates ~50,000 acres destroyed. Food Safety & Local Produce: Hawaii health officials say cyclosporiasis risk is low locally, but shoppers and farmers are leaning into buying local and washing produce carefully. Regenerative Rules for Biofuels: USDA finalized a Regenerative Feedstock Rule letting corn/soy growers quantify lower carbon intensity from practices like cover crops and reduced tillage. Soil, Covers & Livestock: No-Till on the Plains announced a grazing tour focused on custom grazing and Leopold-style conservation. Market Pressure on Farmers: Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports jumped nearly 30% in H1 2026, squeezing domestic growers. Value-Add to Cut Waste: UniSZA’s community kitchen in Malaysia tackles oversupply by turning produce into longer-lasting, value-added products. Bio-Gas for Clean Water: Delhi’s MCD and NDDB MoU backs compressed bio-gas plants using cow dung, tied to Yamuna cleanup goals.
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