AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFertiliser Accountability: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim ordered MACC to investigate delays in Fertiliser 3 (Baja 3) deliveries to paddy farmers in Kedah’s MADA area, warning contracts could be cancelled and prosecuted if companies repeatedly fail. Budget Push for Farmers: At MAHA 2026’s closing, Anwar hinted the Agriculture and Food Security ministry’s Budget 2027 allocation may rise, citing strong programme performance. MAHA Results: The exhibition drew about 4.3 million visitors (target set to be surpassed), logged RM66.88m in sales, and secured MoUs for potential investments around RM10.3bn—aimed at turning deals into on-farm benefits. Coffee Expansion: In Bukidnon, officials met indigenous coffee growers in Quezon, backing coffee as a higher-value shift from traditional monocrops and highlighting a national coffee fund plus seedling propagation support. Cocoa Support: Ghana’s NPP leadership says a new cocoa policy package is being prepared after farmer consultations, alongside disease-control equipment for cocoa groups. Roads for Trade: Ghana’s Wa–Tumu–Bolgatanga corridor upgrade is framed as a boost for moving farm produce and expanding rural opportunities. Farmer Health & Livestock: Ireland’s agriculture ministry warned sheep farmers about autumn lamb risks and urged vaccination and stress control during weaning. Crop Success Stories: Bangladesh highlights a Pirojpur farmer scaling malta (citrus) from a small plot into a commercial orchard and nursery. Tech for Pest Control: Kazakhstan unveiled drone-based BioDrop tech that spreads beneficial insects more efficiently than manual release. Land Compensation: India’s Noida authority raised farmer land acquisition compensation to ₹6,459/sqm and added a 5% developed plot for some cases.
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