AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate-Smart Irrigation: Malaysia’s Department of Agriculture rolled out a Smart Irrigation Monitoring System to help farmers use water more precisely, using forecasted crop water needs to cut drought losses and costs. Supply-Chain Resilience: Mars says its Shubh Mint program is boosting natural mint security in India’s Uttar Pradesh, with climate-smart practices helping farmers raise incomes and lowering production costs. Agri-Employment Planning: The Philippines’ BCDA says farmers affected by the Pax Silica AI industrial hub can access designated agriculture zones and relocation areas in New Clark City to protect livelihoods. Fisheries Conservation: Ilocos Sur in the Philippines is enforcing a seasonal ban on catching goby fry to protect migration and future stocks, with penalties for violations. Palm Oil Governance: Malaysia’s Palm Oil Board appointed a new director-general, pledging stronger research, value addition, and sustainability work for the oil palm sector. Biosecurity Focus: A livestock and poultry biosecurity push highlights farm practices to prevent disease spread and protect productivity and food security. Agroforestry Spotlight: Brazil’s Tomé Açu showcases an agroforestry model mixing oil palm with other trees to boost biodiversity and farm income. Water & Food Security: Pakistan’s cotton ginning crisis is tied to declining production and rising input costs, with calls for modernization and urgent policy support for farmers and jobs.
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