AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Prices: Global food inflation could persist into 2027 as conflict disrupts grain and fertilizer shipments, fuel costs rise and El Niño threatens crops in India and Southeast Asia. Wheat prices are up more than 30% this year, according to the report. Crop Outlooks: Kazakhstan’s wheat harvest is down 17.1% from last year to 16 million tonnes, while drought is expected to cut EU oilseed output by 1% and boost imports. Togo, by contrast, forecasts cereal production up 4.3% in 2026–27. Farmer Support: The U.S. plans $8 billion in one-time payments to help farmers manage higher input costs and market disruptions. Water Security: Pangasinan officials say San Roque Dam can support irrigation through the second rice crop in 2027, but warn water may not reach the farthest canals as El Niño looms. Market Pressures: Malaysia is weighing measures to protect local growers from a glut of imported vegetables. Rural Energy: Northern Ireland has opened a consultation on a biomethane strategy that could turn farm waste into renewable gas and create new rural opportunities.
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