AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStorm Damage in the Philippines: Tropical storms Maymay and Luis plus the southwest monsoon have battered farms in Pangasinan and Oriental Mindoro, with initial damage estimates reaching P127M in Pangasinan (palay worst at P89.5M) and P56M in Oriental Mindoro (heaviest in Naujan at P26.4M), including losses to rice, vegetables, corn, fisheries, and aquaculture. Climate Pressure on Farming: Europe’s heatwaves are forcing emergency energy steps and worsening drought impacts, with farmers warning of yield losses and feed shortages. Wildlife Conflict and Crops: Nepal’s human-wildlife conflict is intensifying as rhinos, tigers, and elephants raid farms, while Southern Africa faces higher elephant crop-raiding risk as farms and settlements expand and protected areas dry out. Policy and Inputs: California moves to phase out paraquat after manufacturers withdrew health data, while India’s Kerala expands certified wild boar shooting statewide to speed responses to crop and safety threats. Water and Resilience: UK farm leaders stress food security depends on water storage and infrastructure as drought deepens. Ag Tech Caution: A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres after trusting an AI-generated pesticide/weedkiller plan.
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