AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Viability: Scottish farms averaged just £500 profit from agriculture in 2024–25. NFU Scotland is urging emergency energy support and stronger food safeguards to protect domestic production. Climate Shocks: Drought and floods damaged Cambodian rice fields this year, affecting nearly 290,000 hectares during drought and 150,000 during flooding; authorities are providing emergency aid. Women and Safer Farming: FAO grants totaling $447,000 will support safer pesticide management in Bangladesh and help rural women build environmentally friendly businesses. Climate Innovation: Tanzanian researcher Upendo Ernest Lyimo won a UN award for CLIMAID, an AI platform that helps communities anticipate droughts, floods and other climate risks. Small-Farm Opportunity: In Jordan, Bilal Al-Jarrah is combining dragon fruit, seedlings, poultry, beekeeping and other ventures on a small plot to diversify income.
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