AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndigenous Forest Protection: IUCN and partners launched an Indigenous Peoples Ambassador Programme at the GEF Assembly to back Indigenous leadership in conserving primary forests. Sustainable Livestock Transition: IUCN urged Europe to tailor livestock sustainability using locally adapted systems like mixed farming, pasture-based models, and agroecology as the EU drafts its livestock strategy. Farm Planning Tools: UK consultancy ADAS rolled out a crop rotation planning tool to help growers weigh pulses’ trade-offs, including farm greenhouse gases and nitrogen balance. Ag Data Investment: URUS’ planned acquisition of AgriWebb signals growing investor focus on agricultural data infrastructure for connected protein supply chains. Ag Processing for Women: India’s finance minister inaugurated a women-run agro-processing and training centre in Yadgir, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and raise incomes. Livestock Demand Pressure: FAO analysis says global meat supply has surged over six decades, with poultry and eggs driving growth and uneven access to animal foods. Heat Risk for Vulnerable Communities: A new study warns over 2 billion people face “cooling poverty,” highlighting urgent climate adaptation needs that also affect rural livelihoods.
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