AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDirect Farm Support: Scotland says 81% of eligible businesses have received advance Basic Payment Scheme and Greening funds, with the Future Farming Investment Scheme verification deadline pushed to Sept. 30. Climate-Smart Training: India’s ICAR urges farmers—especially in mountainous areas—to adopt climate-resilient tools like satellites and robotics. Diesel Shock: Spain’s farmers warn of nationwide mobilisations as agricultural diesel jumps 48% to €1.649/litre and a subsidy is set to end. Tech for Productivity: NASA and K-State showcase satellite data for farm water and crop-health decisions at Flickner Innovation Farm. Food Supply Contracts: USDA seeks offers for wild-caught shrimp for school and food-bank distribution, with deliveries planned Jan–May 2027. Market Infrastructure: Uganda hands over 150 walk-behind tractors to boost mechanisation for small farms. Youth & Learning: Fiji’s National Agriculture Show highlights a former corrections officer’s award-winning poultry business, while UH Maui College launches free biocultural farming workshops and aquaponics training. Governance & Fraud: Uganda arrests Lira officials over alleged PDM beneficiary input-for-cash diversion. Regional Ag Events: Jamaica prepares for the 2026 Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Trelawny, targeting 600+ participants from 36 countries.
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