AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLand Rights Shockwave (Philippines): A new DOJ Opinion No. 16 argues DAR clearance may no longer be required for registering transfers of private agricultural land after CARP timelines, raising alarms about reconsolidation, land conversion, farmer displacement, and potential rice output drops. Trade Uncertainty (South Africa): The AGOA extension eases pressure for SA exporters, but citrus and poultry leaders warn it’s not long-term certainty, urging a bilateral US deal and tariff/phytosanitary fixes. Supply-Chain Sustainability (EU leather): Leather is now officially exempt from the EU deforestation rules, but the industry is racing to rebuild trust via traceability and voluntary standards ahead of the 2030 review. Resilience & Social Protection (Pacific SIDS): UN DESA says weak social protection coverage leaves many Pacific islands exposed to climate and price shocks, calling for expanded safety nets to prevent poverty spirals. Farmer Skills & Market Access (Sri Lanka): JICA and Sri Lanka’s agriculture ministry are running SHEP training for international participants, while LOLC Finance scales farmer knowledge-sharing to support more resilient, sustainable livelihoods. Climate Finance for Adaptation (Singapore): MAS argues adaptation needs a clearer “investment language” and shared measurement so private capital can scale resilience projects.
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