AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Preparations: The Philippines’ proposed 2027 budget adds ₱10 billion for farmer and fisherfolk assistance, plus funding for irrigation, fertilizer, farm roads and climate-resilient production. Tanzania is also directing agencies to deliver seeds, fertilizer and advice ahead of forecast El Niño rains. Biofuel Demand: The EPA proposes reallocating refinery exemptions to offset lost biofuel demand, a move supporters say could protect markets for farmers and ethanol producers. Harvest Costs: Minnesota diesel prices remain above $6 a gallon—nearly $3 higher than a year ago—squeezing farmers as harvest begins. Corn Market: USDA’s sharp yield increase, including an 11-bushel-per-acre jump for Nebraska, surprised traders and intensified scrutiny of the October forecast as corn prices fell. Post-Harvest Losses: Afghanistan’s lack of cold storage puts crops at risk; an analyst estimates the country loses a quarter of its agricultural products. Food Security: Drought across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia has left more than 13 million people facing severe hunger after repeated failed rainy seasons damaged crops and livestock.
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