AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño & Rice Seeds: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture is prioritizing higher-quality, higher-yield rice seed distribution to protect farm incomes as El Niño threatens the monsoon, with a temporary halt to rice imports ordered to stabilize prices. Rural Infrastructure: In Zambales, the DA cleared a P727-million farm-to-market road project, moving procurement forward to improve access for rural growers. Forest Loss Debate: Palawan reported major forest loss since 2001, with kaingin named as the biggest driver—but an environmental group warns against oversimplifying deforestation causes. Water & Farm Productivity: In Bangladesh’s Bagerhat, shrimp-farming encroachment and embankments have silted 26 rivers, cutting irrigation and damaging soils and trade routes. Weed Pressure on Food Security: Ghanaian rice farmers are losing up to 84% of harvests to invasive weeds, with researchers urging integrated weed management. Renewables With Local Tension: Wales approved a floating wind test project off Pembrokeshire, while communities in Ireland and elsewhere push back on wind farm impacts. Cocoa Cashflow: Ghana’s COCOBOD released GH¢2.6 billion to pay cocoa farmers and clear outstanding credit debts. Regenerative Cotton: Togo launched a regenerative farming program to cut emissions, restore soils, and boost cotton resilience.
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