AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: The USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County just 5.6 miles from the first detection, prompting sterile fly releases, a 12-mile infested zone, and tighter animal movement rules. Trade & Food Security: Global food prices stayed near a three-year high in May as grains and sugar rose while vegetable oils fell, with the FAO warning that Iran-linked input disruptions could keep pressure on 2026-27 output. US Funding Fight: New York AG Letitia James won a court order blocking the Trump administration from attaching broad, undefined political conditions to USDA funding, protecting billions for farmers and food programs. Agroecology & Land Pressure: In the Philippines, Central Luzon groups launched the “Save the Rice Granary Movement,” calling for a two-year moratorium on land conversion permits as farmland loss worsens the food crisis. Tech for Farming: UK strawberry growers began an 18-month trial using bioacoustic sensors and AI to manage pollination in real time, aiming to replace “black box” hive assumptions with data-led decisions. Education & Extension: India’s KVK Nandyal won a NAAS–Dhanuka award for agricultural extension work, highlighting farmer training and technology dissemination.
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