AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDairy Disease: USDA confirmed bird flu in two Washington dairy herds—the state’s first livestock cases. The agency says milk remains safe and is investigating how the virus reached the farms. Farm Finances: U.S. farmer sentiment slid in September as input costs hit a record concern, cited by 52% of respondents. Land Access: South Africa plans to release 2.5 million hectares to Black farmers, as President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for a broader, more productive farming base. Investment: UAE-based Elite Agro plans a $38 million fruit farm in Morocco, growing avocados, mandarins and berries for local and export markets. Research Partnership: Ghana and India signed a five-year agricultural research deal, starting with tomatoes and also covering crop processing and storage. Climate Pressure: El Niño is cutting harvests in the Philippines, pushing up vegetable prices; UK milk deliveries are also falling amid heat stress and bluetongue.
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