AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFarm Profitability: Scottish farms are under pressure from rising costs, labour shortages, extreme weather and volatile markets. Average profit from agricultural activity was just £500 in 2024–25, prompting calls for energy support and stronger safeguards for domestic food production. Food Security: Malaysian experts say Budget 2027 should prioritize farm productivity, lower production costs and infrastructure to strengthen local supply and stabilize prices. Nigeria, meanwhile, spent $1.19 billion on food imports in the first half of 2026, up 11.4% year on year. Amazon Watch: Brazil recorded its lowest Amazon deforestation in 41 years in 2025, at 693,000 hectares, but agriculture and livestock expansion continue to pressure land near protected areas. Farm Innovation: Lagos State outlined a food-security plan focused on technology, farmer investment, storage and reducing post-harvest losses. Bangladesh will receive $447,000 in FAO grants for safer pesticide management and rural women-led green businesses.
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