AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate-Ready Farming: An Australian scientist urged Philippine agricultural labs to standardize soil tests so results can guide fertilizer use for smallholders facing climate shocks. In Lanao del Sur, 200 rice farmers received training and fertilizer support to prepare for El Niño. Crop Outlook: Colombia’s corn and rice output is forecast to fall in 2026–27 as El Niño and weak farmgate prices curb production, prompting higher imports. Farm Safety: A new report advises farmers to test incoming materials and keep records to help track PFAS contamination from sources such as compost, water and feed. Markets & Livelihoods: Community food gardens across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia sold produce through Shoprite and Checkers, giving small-scale growers direct access to shoppers. UK dairy farmers supplying Freshways face a 7p-per-litre price cut from December, adding pressure amid drought and uncertainty over environmental schemes. Biodiversity: Nestlé and BirdLife Europe are starting a three-and-a-half-year study to measure how regenerative farming practices affect wildlife on European farms.
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