AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Trade & Market Access: The Philippines says it’s on track to resume blue swimming crab exports to the US before year-end after Washington allowed the country to reapply, with an application planned by September and a focus on dolphin bycatch monitoring. Animal Health: Bacolod City confirmed African Swine Fever in two barangays, triggering disinfection and a push for stronger biosecurity and rapid reporting by hog raisers. Agri-Industrial Infrastructure: India’s Cabinet approved the BHAVYA-Rasayan scheme to build three chemical parks, aiming to strengthen downstream industry and common utilities. Climate-Smart Farming & Water: Labuan (Malaysia) is urging greenhouse expansion to cut reliance on mainland food imports, citing past shortages and the need for soil improvement support. Aquaculture & Coastal Livelihoods: BFAR backed two Pangasinan seaweed processing groups with equipment and training, including solar power and cold storage to improve storage and marketing. Regional Agri-Policy: Nepal and the UN began preparing the next UNSDCF 2028–2032 roadmap, aligning future support with climate action and sustainable development priorities. Co-ops for Farmers: Kenya’s trade PS urged farmers to join cooperatives to boost bargaining power, financing access, and collective marketing. Agri Jobs Pipeline: Nigeria’s NDE launched online registration for Phase III of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, including agriculture and entrepreneurship training for 26,961 unemployed people.
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