AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. Farm Finances Under Strain: USDA’s September forecast points to 2026 net farm income falling to $158.4B as production expenses rise, with fertilizer, fuel and livestock costs driving the squeeze. Food Safety Alerts: California’s Happy Hens voluntarily recalled some organic eggs after a salmonella outbreak; Vermont’s Leaping Bear Farm also recalled eggs tied to 14 illnesses. BRICS & Food Systems: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, backing a farmer-centric BRICS AGRIN network for agro-inputs, genetic resources and farm information, plus continued work on a grain trading platform. Climate & Agriculture Pressure: Amsterdam drew about 40,000 protesters demanding an end to fossil fuels, while Ukraine warned intensified strikes have cut Black Sea grain export capacity and threaten winter stability. Farm Policy & Markets: Ghana’s President Mahama inspected 24-hour markets meant to give farmers reliable outlets, and announced a maize processing plant plus expanded buffer stock to tackle recurring maize gluts. Sustainable Inputs: A new focus on better use of organic manures highlights lab testing and smarter timing to cut nutrient losses. Renewables vs Farmland: Bulgaria saw protests calling for a temporary moratorium on wind and solar projects on agricultural land.
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