AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoffee Under Climate Pressure: Philippine growers may fall short of 30,000 metric tons this year as El Niño and higher input costs hit production. The industry is promoting hardier coffee varieties and organic inputs to help farmers adapt and cut costs. Farm Training: Guyana is investing $21.8 million in a livestock training centre, with practical courses intended to build skills in animal health and sustainable production. Soil Health: Dinagat Islands has begun work on a $64.5 million soil laboratory to provide local farmers with scientific soil testing. Pest Control: Researchers have demonstrated microwave imaging that can locate hidden red palm weevil pupae, potentially helping growers detect infestations before trees show damage. Food and Energy: A new solar mini-grid in Gombe, Nigeria, is paired with electric rice milling and groundnut processing equipment, linking renewable power to farm businesses. Farm Pollution: A US lawsuit says the EPA has failed to curb atrazine contamination in waterways and drinking water.
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