AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Pressure on Food Production: Philippines agencies report El Niño is intensifying, with damage already logged across rice, corn, cassava, livestock and poultry—losses hit P6.87bn and nearly 250,000 hectares are affected, as officials ramp up pumps and farm support. Drought Relief for UK Farmers: Worcestershire households may qualify for RABI’s £2,000 emergency drought grant, with Midlands applications opening Oct 5 and closing Oct 9 (or earlier if funds run out). India Rabi Price Support: India’s Cabinet approved higher MSPs for Rabi crops for 2027-28, including big jumps for safflower and rapeseed/mustard, aiming to keep prices remunerative. Water Stress Meets Farm Finance: South Africa’s Land Bank paused new blended finance applications after funding commitments outpaced available grants, raising fresh concerns about whether support reaches farmers when planting windows hit. Aquaculture Tech Push: GS E&C completed a land-based Atlantic salmon trial in Busan using recirculating systems that reuse up to 99% of water, with commercial shipments planned by year-end. Climate Risk and Insurance Gaps: A Lockton report warns more climate-related losses in agriculture and supply chains are falling outside traditional insurance coverage.
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