AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate-ready irrigation: Solar-powered pumps in Eastern Visayas will supply year-round water to 70 hectares farmed by 87 farmers, cutting reliance on fuel as El Niño threatens production. Drought risk: Candon, Philippines, is preparing for calamity status, with 5,000 rice farmers potentially affected and nearly 70% of rice land showing signs of drying. Farm access: Farmers in Ghana’s Ahanta West say poor roads and a lack of markets are causing delays, high transport costs and crop losses. Resilient crops: New maps could help southern African farmers identify where drought-tolerant bambara groundnut can grow, supporting more diverse, climate-resilient harvests. Farm waste: Bahrain is studying whether discarded fruit and vegetables could be turned into biogas and organic fertiliser. Sustainable production: EU pesticide approvals and renewals face major delays, including for biocontrol products; around 100 of 200 substances awaiting renewal are more than five years behind schedule.
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