AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Farm Policy: Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman pushed the farm bill text release to Friday/Saturday, citing “glitches,” as senators weigh year-round E15 language and SNAP cost-sharing fights. Water & Small Farms: California’s groundwater limits and fees are leaving small growers like Rosie Lee unable to plant, with warnings that rigid rules could accelerate land consolidation. Organic Growth: Ireland’s Organic Farming Scheme keeps adding farmers but new sign-ups have slowed sharply, suggesting the transition is plateauing amid bureaucracy and regulation. Drought & Resilience: England’s drought zone status is testing farms; one Suffolk/Norfolk estate’s new £3m reservoir is already “empty” while other sources sit near the last 15%. Fishing & Food Security: Philippines’ Supreme Court struck down a vessel monitoring order as unconstitutional, while BFAR advised a temporary fishing ban near West Philippine Sea “drop zones” during a Chinese satellite launch. Heat Impacts Livestock: South Gyeongsang Province reported 22,702 livestock deaths since June 22, including 18,500 chickens, as heatwaves persist. Aquaculture & Trade: Netherlands’ Kingfish Company lifted Q2 revenue on strong foodservice demand, but said production issues reduced superior-grade fish mix.
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