AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Wages & Food Security: Eastern Visayas, Philippines, completed its June 1 minimum wage hike—P470/day for non-agri workers and P440/day for agriculture and smaller establishments—aimed at easing cost pressure while keeping businesses viable. Bilateral Ag & Food Systems: The Philippines and Vietnam elevated ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and signed new pacts covering defense, digital transformation, tourism, education, and food security cooperation. Climate-Smart Dairy: World Milk Day (June 1) spotlighted dairy’s role in sustainable agriculture and nutrition, with Nestlé Nespray highlighting locally sourced milk and responsible farming in South Africa. Regenerative Soil Momentum: Scotland’s organic expansion is gaining traction as advocates argue organic’s “soil-first” approach can improve biodiversity and soil health, even when farms can’t fully transform. Sustainable Livestock Scrutiny: A new report says most major meat and dairy companies’ environmental claims amount to greenwashing, raising pressure for measurable farm-to-planet progress. Agri-Community Learning: A Texas school partnership is teaching students Cherokee farming traditions through Native crops, connecting culture, outdoor learning, and harvests. Regional Ag Cooperation: Dutch Caribbean islands signed an MoU to strengthen agriculture, livestock, and fisheries cooperation through 2035, including food security and climate resilience.
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