AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTobacco Supply Chain: PMFTC says it bought 8.297 million kg of Philippine tobacco in 2025—about 69% of what manufacturers received—while the National Tobacco Administration urges earlier planting to blunt looming El Niño dryness. Farm Safety: Farm Safety Week 2026 spotlights serious injuries that can permanently sideline workers, not just fatalities, as agriculture deaths remain a major concern. Climate Stress in Crops: Western Europe faces heat and moisture stress threatening unirrigated crops, adding pressure to already fragile harvest conditions. Water Management for Rice: In Ifugao, the National Irrigation Administration orders irrigators to follow rationing and cropping calendars under the Hapid Irrigation System to protect rice, corn and fishponds during the dry spell. Regenerative Push: ADM, General Mills and Walmart expand regenerative wheat efforts across shared acres, aiming to strengthen resilience for key ingredients. Policy and Regulation: Kenya’s MPs urge the National Biosafety Authority to get an exemption from recruitment freezes to better regulate GMOs. Wildlife Damage: A Malaysian coconut grower reports RM20,000 losses after a wild elephant destroyed 34 fruiting trees, with authorities investigating the animal’s route.
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