AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Security: Israel says its water sector is “fully stable” after a 24-hour assessment, with desalination and Sea of Galilee flows keeping supplies to residents and agriculture normal, while drinking water is deemed safe. Seed Systems: Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture has inaugurated a new National Seed Council team to boost certified seed access, cut import dependence, and raise adoption of improved varieties. Drought-Driven Prices: Jamaica’s markets warn of rising produce costs as drought reduces supply, pushing items like lettuce and sweet peppers higher. Livestock Health & Vaccines: Bangladesh launches a domestically developed Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine campaign to reduce cattle losses and lower farmer costs. Workforce & Farm Labor: U.S. House Ag leaders push the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA) to modernize H-2A, aiming to prevent farm labor gaps from turning into food insecurity. Policy Pressure on Ranchers: Nebraska’s agriculture leadership highlights concerns over beef import plans and trade uncertainty as producers seek market stability. Irrigation Build-Out: Jamaica’s Essex Valley irrigation project nears completion, with water deliveries expected for farmers by late September. Co-op Market Linkages: Vietnam targets linking at least half of agricultural cooperatives with enterprises by 2030 to strengthen supply chains and boost farm exports.
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