AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Harvests: England is facing its worst cereal and oilseed harvest in records dating to 1984 after record heat and drought. Forecast crop output is 18.5 million tonnes, with the shortfall sharpening concerns about farm incomes and food security. Farm Support: Malaysia’s 2027 budget sets aside RM2.62 billion for paddy farmers and RM300 million for agrofood projects. Consumer advocates say aid must lift production and keep food affordable, backed by reliable irrigation and clear yield targets. Livestock: A Philippine Senate inquiry will examine low hog and chicken farmgate prices amid rising feed and production costs, warning small producers may cut output or quit. Farm Waste to Fuel: Uttar Pradesh approved a policy to attract sustainable aviation fuel investment using agricultural residues such as rice husk, wheat straw and sugarcane bagasse. Local Food: A school-meal pilot in the Northern Mariana Islands is adding locally grown yams, taro and sweet potatoes, creating a steady market for island farmers.
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