AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Technology: China is expanding AI use across tropical agriculture, from spotting sugarcane disease early to speeding crop breeding and improving harvests. In the Philippines, farmers’ groups in Bukidnon received about ₱6.6 million in tractors, corn-processing equipment and rice transplanters. Climate Pressures: Southern African growers are preparing for a powerful El Niño with water-saving agroecology, including drought-resistant crops and minimal soil disturbance. Morocco has launched its 2026–27 season after a cereal harvest of about 90 million quintals, with plans to expand irrigation and access to certified seeds. Farm Safety: Debris from Russian drones sparked a fire at an agricultural enterprise in Ukraine’s Volyn region; no injuries were reported. Bird flu was confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Lancashire, prompting culling and movement restrictions. Farm Finances: U.S. farmers face worsening finances as diesel and fertilizer costs squeeze operations. Ghana’s Peasant Farmers Association is demanding at least 10% of the 2027 national budget for agriculture, including irrigation, storage and affordable inputs.
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