AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Markets & Inputs: Oil prices slid after a US-Iran peace deal, easing pressure on energy and fertiliser costs that farmers fear could stay elevated. Livestock Health: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas cattle for the first time in decades, raising biosecurity stakes for herds near the Mexico border. Farm Incomes & Policy: UK Defra data showed livestock incomes rising in 2025 while crop revenues fell, a split picture for farm earnings. Water & Soil Conservation: PepsiCo and Compeer Financial are backing strip-till adoption via RegenLend, while Severn Trent’s STEPS grants aim to cut nutrient and pesticide pollution from farms. Fertiliser Access: Manipur flagged off Kharif 2026 fertiliser distribution and launched organic “Oorja,” and Ireland’s green diesel Fuel Support Scheme may pay above 20c/l depending on uptake. Cocoa & Trade: Ghana’s finance minister urged deeper Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire cocoa cooperation to make the sector more resilient and profitable for farmers. Farmers’ Rights & Inclusion: Maharashtra plans a monsoon-session law to legally recognise women in agriculture as farmers, expanding access to schemes and benefits. Local Food Systems: Farmers markets are returning strongly across the US Midwest, with more community hubs and events supporting direct farm sales. Agriculture Under Stress: Drought and El Niño planning moves ahead in Zimbabwe and Colorado, including supplemental irrigation options for Yampa Valley producers. Major Agriculture Infrastructure: India’s Jewar airport first flight carried farmers who contributed land, with officials framing it as a future cargo and MRO boost for local agriculture. Aquaculture & Innovation: Scotland’s Aquaculture UK opens in Glasgow with record participation and new innovation focus, including algae-based omega-3 production.
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