AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought and Disaster Relief: Philippine lawmakers are pressing agencies to ensure ₱6.2 billion in El Niño aid reaches farmers and fishing communities as drought threatens production. Separately, ₱884.8 million has been distributed to 86,092 sugarcane farmers and workers in Negros affected by pest damage. Trade: Canada and China extended tariff relief on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab through 2028, giving exporters more predictable access to the Chinese market. Farm Costs: Indiana extended its gasoline tax suspension and diesel relief for farmers through Dec. 4. Storage and Markets: Ghana plans a 21,000-tonne grain storage facility in Wa by August 2027 to cut post-harvest losses and strengthen food reserves. U.S. soybean growers, meanwhile, report strong yields but steep quality discounts that are reducing returns.
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