AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS–Philippines Market Access: The Philippines says it can reapply to resume blue swimming crab exports to the US, aiming for approval before year-end after a June 11 ban tied to dolphin bycatch monitoring. Food Security & Local Production: Malaysia’s Labuan urged a push into greenhouse farming to cut heavy reliance on mainland Sabah, warning that supply shocks can quickly hit essentials like eggs and cooking oil. Agri Support for Smallholders: Malaysia’s plantation ministry reports 144,894 smallholders approved for BUDI Agrikomoditi aid, but says many eligible farmers still haven’t registered. Climate Resilience: Telangana’s agriculture minister pressed micro-irrigation firms to speed drip and sprinkler rollouts ahead of El Niño. Trade & Policy Pressure: A Philippine farmers’ group graded the Marcos administration’s agriculture performance as barely passing to failing, citing stagnant yields and rising import dependence. Market Disruption: Selangor’s wholesale market says operations are continuing after a July 23 fire, with the cause under investigation. Fisheries Governance: Angola says over 4,000 fishing vessels operate clandestinely off Luanda, matching the number of legalized boats. UK Farm Succession: Changes to inheritance tax relief for agricultural property took effect, raising thresholds but keeping planning urgent for cash-poor estates.
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