AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTariff Shock for Agriculture: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says U.S. talks collapsed over “last-minute” demands, and Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar with 50% tariffs starting Sept. 8, hitting sectors including dairy and agricultural equipment. Climate-Resilient Farming Webinar: CARICOM, CAHFSA and COLEAD will host a Sept. 3 webinar on climate-resilient agriculture, aiming to cut the Caribbean’s food import bill through adaptation and innovation. Water-Smart Irrigation: Bangladesh’s Barind Multipurpose Development Authority chief inspected irrigation projects, stressing modernization, reduced wastage, and farmer-first water management. Soil Health Research: Scientists refined a simpler way to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soils, helping track nutrient cycling and guide more sustainable fertilization. CBG Supply Chain Focus: India’s revamped GOBARdhan push for compressed biogas highlights the next bottleneck: securing reliable, nearby feedstock to keep plants viable and emissions benefits intact. Women in Ag Work: India’s latest labor and survey findings show women make up over half the farm workforce, yet still face lower pay and barriers to land and credit. Solar for Farms: A Philippines solar-powered pump irrigation system inspection underscored lower fuel costs and more dependable water for local farmlands.
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