AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Costs and Food Supply: Italian farmers joined protests over soaring fuel costs as October inflation reached 5.4%; road and port blockades have disrupted supplies, leaving shelves short of pasta and mozzarella. Yorkshire farm leaders also said the UK budget failed to offer meaningful support, while Canada’s farmgate milk price is set to rise 2.8% in 2027. Technology and Climate: Kenya plans to install 15,000 smart weather stations to help farmers make field-level decisions. In China, unmanned machinery demonstrated automated plowing, spraying and harvesting. FAO and IGAD warned that El Niño-driven rain and flooding are raising Rift Valley fever risks for livestock across Eastern Africa. Animal Health: Colorado reported avian flu at another dairy facility, while 29 U.S. poultry flocks have been affected in the past month, including an Illinois egg farm with nearly 935,000 hens. Farm Support: USDA announced $472.5 million in food purchases to support American farmers, and Hawaiʻi will offer eligible storm-hit farms and ranches up to $1,500 in emergency relief.
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