AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSoybeans & Trade: China bought about 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans this week, with USDA also reporting another 340,000 tons—supporting prices as the U.S. harvest nears and Brazil supplies tighten, ahead of expected Trump-Xi talks. Marine Governance: Kenya’s small-scale fishers in Mombasa and Kilifi say they were left out of the Marine Spatial Plan process and fear the plan could worsen conflicts with authorities. Farmers’ Markets: Seoul will run its Chuseok Seoro Market with 100+ vendors and discounts, pushing direct sales from rural producers to city shoppers. Climate & Food Security: Uganda’s rain-fed farmers are sliding from failed harvests into debt as El Niño-linked disruptions hit crops and livestock. Irrigation Push: A Rwanda forum highlights how Africa’s heavy reliance on rain-fed farming makes irrigation investment urgent to cut climate shock impacts. Harvest & Weather: Nepal and other regions report flood damage to farmland and livestock, while cardamom harvest in Nepal’s Lamjung starts early due to ripening. On-Farm Tech: A study maps the genetics of salt-tolerant Salicornia to help breed crops for salty land. Input Costs: U.S. diesel prices topped $6 a gallon, raising freight and delivery costs for food and farm supply chains. Local Water Politics: In New Zealand’s Marlborough, candidates clash over whether new dams are needed for irrigation and water storage.
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