AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-China Farm Deal: The White House says China will buy at least $17B a year in U.S. farm goods in 2026–2028, with beef market access restored and poultry imports resumed from bird-flu-free states—an export lifeline for soy, beef and poultry producers. Fertiliser Pressure in Europe: Farmers in Strasbourg plan a protest over fertiliser prices and supply worries, urging the EU to drop import carbon costs. Ethanol Policy in the U.S.: Congress is moving to make year-round E15 sales permanent, aiming to boost corn demand while oil groups warn about fuel compatibility. Animal Health: South Africa ramps up foot-and-mouth vaccination to cover its cattle herd and reopen long-closed red-meat markets. Local Support & Tech: Philippines and Davao push Wagyu for rural jobs; Mindanao launches banana Fusarium wilt research; and Mabalacat hands out knapsack sprayers to farmers. Food Security: FAO/WFP warn hunger is worsening in the DR Congo, with 26.5M people facing crisis levels.
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