AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStorm damage in the Philippines: The Department of Agriculture says Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay plus the southwest monsoon hit 7,989 farmers with P197.2 million in agricultural losses, including rice (5,515 metric tons total losses; P143.67m for rice) and damage to irrigation (P16.1m) and farm structures. Aquaculture alert: BFAR is investigating a fish kill at Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur after low dissolved oxygen was found; teams are also working to stop dead fish reaching consumers. Drought squeeze in the UK: With the driest July on record, England’s Environment Agency reports more irrigation restrictions and earlier livestock feed use, warning of knock-on impacts for milk volumes and wildlife. Water and land conflict in the West Bank: Reports say Israeli actions are destroying Palestinian farms and irrigation infrastructure, including land leveling and water cutoffs that hit the Jordan Valley’s “food basket” areas. Livestock breeding push in the Philippines: Guimaras is training ag workers in artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis to boost carabao and cattle productivity. Food safety and trust: After a cyclospora outbreak, local Black farms report rising support as consumers seek trusted sources. Renewables face local pushback (Scotland): The National Trust for Scotland objects to a large offshore wind plan near Islay and Colonsay, citing impacts on communities, heritage, tourism, and wildlife. Illegal fishing monitoring dispute (Philippines): BFAR is asking the Supreme Court to revisit a ruling that struck down mandatory vessel tracking. Farm-to-table on working land (US): Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center launches a farm-to-table dinner series using produce grown on its gardens and 67 acres.
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