AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPest Control in Sugar: The Philippines’ Sugar Regulatory Administration says red-striped soft-scale insect outbreaks have surged to 4,847.63 hectares across 244 villages in Negros, Panay and Leyte, hitting 2,587 farmers; Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordered mass production of a naturally occurring fungus to suppress the pest. Farm Finance in India: Maharashtra has set up multiple committees to roll out its PAHSKY 2026 farm loan waiver, including oversight, bank coordination and eligibility reviews, aiming to help 55.72 lakh cultivators with up to ₹2 lakh relief. Input Costs & Risk in South Africa: Rising diesel prices are squeezing farm margins as fuel costs ripple through fertiliser, seed and transport, with some areas seeing prices above R32/litre after sharp April-May jumps. Seed & Fertiliser Enforcement (India): Telangana’s district administration carried out surprise checks on seed and fertiliser shops, warning against spurious seeds and banned chemicals. Agriculture Diplomacy: Laos and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation on irrigation, crop breeding, fertiliser and veterinary science, plus tighter sanitary and phytosanitary coordination. Fishing Safety & Recovery: After cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka distributed boats and nets to affected fishing communities, while New Zealand’s RNZAF rescued a Cook Islands fisherman missing for a week.
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