AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgricultural Insurance Expansion (Philippines): The House approved HB 10365 to strengthen the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp., widening coverage for farmers and fisherfolk against typhoons, floods, droughts, crop/livestock/fish diseases, and pests—aimed at preventing disasters from pushing households deeper into debt. Water Crisis & Farm Risk (Middle East/US): Lebanon’s agriculture has been hit hard by Israeli attacks, with tens of thousands of hectares damaged, while the US Southwest’s Lake Powell fell to a record low, raising alarms for irrigation and drinking water. Drought, Heat, and Milk Pressure (UK): Britain’s bluetongue escalation and ongoing heat stress are expected to further suppress dairy yields, adding downward pressure to milk supply. Farm Safety in Harsh Conditions (Ireland/US): Irish dairy suppliers urged farmers to keep safety front and center during drought work, and Delmarva farmers received hands-on grain engulfment rescue training. Policy & Market Access (India/Philippines): India’s Haryana blocked a farmers’ march to Delhi over MSP and trade concerns, while the Philippines pushed forward the P4-billion Clark National Food Hub to cut logistics costs and connect farmers to markets. Input Support (Canada/Philippines): Canada and Manitoba enhanced AgriStability for flood-affected producers, and Batac City in the Philippines delivered foliar fertilizer to help high-value crops through critical growth stages.
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