AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRice Trade Pressure in the Philippines: Farmer groups (FFF and Magsasaka party-list) have asked the Tariff Commission to add a 30% safeguard duty on imported rice, arguing imports are overshooting needs and cutting farmers’ real incomes by about P50 billion a year. Smart Paddy Yields in Malaysia: Selangor’s Darul Ehsan Rice Bowl pilot reported average yields of 7.5 MT/ha for 2025/26 Season 2, up from Selangor’s 4.4 MT/ha, citing drones, better practices, and structured farm management. EU Grain Geopolitics: A new debate is heating up over whether Ukraine’s (and Moldova’s) EU accession could reshape Europe’s grain and oilseed production—while also adding political and market risks. Ethiopia’s Green Legacy: Independent research says Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is restoring degraded ecosystems, boosting productivity, and improving climate resilience, with reported seedling survival around 80% and forest cover gains in some areas. Weather Hits Crops: Heavy rains damaged standing crops in India’s Karimnagar region, with farmers blaming missing drainage culverts and pipelines. Drought Stress in the UK: England and Wales logged their driest July on record, with farmers warning of knock-on risks to harvests and food supply. Post-Harvest Focus in South Asia: SAARC called for stronger regional action to cut fruit post-harvest losses through cooperation, innovation, and value-chain support. Agrivoltaics in Oman: Oman announced its first large-scale agrivoltaics project, a 300-acre solar-agri park aimed at protecting crops from harsh heat while generating power.
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