AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Chemicals: A new report warns glyphosate is showing up across everyday foods, including breakfast items, with critics saying regulators aren’t doing enough while consumers are urged to choose certified organic. Rice Price Shock: The Philippines’ President Marcos issued a 30-day temporary cap on imported rice at P50/kg, ordering DA and DTI to enforce it and crack down on abnormal price moves. Weather Fallout: Uttar Pradesh is reeling from heavy rain, dust storms and lightning, with dozens dead and crops hit. Farm Policy Push: India approved higher 2026-27 MSPs for 14 kharif crops, including a big jump for sunflower seed, while Ohio debates data-center power demand that could reshape farm energy costs. Conservation & Illegal Fishing: In Bangladesh’s Sundarbans, “parshe” fry piracy is blamed for massive bycatch and biodiversity damage despite bans. Biofuels Politics: The U.S. House cleared year-round E15, a win for ethanol backers and Iowa lawmakers, but the Senate fight is still ahead.
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