AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours ago| Foot-and-mouth disease response: Namibia’s FMD outbreak in the | Kharas region has triggered rapid surveillance and testing, with 30 state veterinary teams deployed since the Sept. 22 detection, while businesses and ag groups mobilize support to contain spread. Drought and water stress: In the Philippines, Agusan del Sur has been placed under a state of calamity after El Niño-driven water shortages caused about P3.5 billion in agricultural damage, hitting rice planting across thousands of hectares. Livestock and trade: Kenya’s Nairobi ASK Show added a live livestock auction, with top bulls and a 99kg goat drawing major bids and signaling growing market pull for animal breeding. Policy and farm costs: Ireland extended the slurry spreading deadline by one week, but requires advance registration and tighter buffer-zone rules. Regenerative push: The U.S. USDA boosted its Regenerative Pilot Program to $1 billion for 2027, expanding conservation support via NRCS programs. Food security and extension: Nigeria’s agriculture extension is being urged to shift from supply-driven advice to demand-driven, verified support tied to farmers’ needs. Tech for agriculture: Qatar’s FAO/CMU-Q “Reboot the Earth” hackathon drew 100+ participants tackling AI for crop suitability and cold-chain monitoring. Pests and safety: Japan reports rising raccoon crop damage, while New Zealand launched new farm health-and-safety codes of practice due to take effect in 2027. |
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