AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Damage: Philippine farm losses have reached nearly ₱10 billion, affecting 324,327 farmers and wiping out 288,424 tonnes of production, mostly rice and corn. Relief is being deployed as drought deepens. Farm Finance: Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture has earmarked ₦200 billion to support 400,000 dry-season farmers with irrigation, seeds and other inputs; a separate dairy investment aims to grow local milk production and cut import dependence. U.S. Farm Policy: New congressional agriculture committees are set to influence the next farm bill, including debates over crop insurance, farm support and food assistance. Livestock Health: England is ordering poultry indoors after bird flu led to the culling of 30,000 free-range chickens. Input Costs: A World Bank forecast of a 12% drop in global fertilizer prices in 2027 offers possible relief, while Cyprus is offering eligible farmers up to €5,000 toward recent fertilizer bills. Crop Research: A Kentucky chestnut project has secured a $20,000 USDA grant to develop local guidance on pests and diseases.
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