AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoSheep Price Pressure in Ireland: The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association says spring lamb prices must stay near €10/kg through September, warning that one “good month” can’t cover year-round costs as sheep numbers keep falling. Crop Frost Relief in the US: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul asked USDA for a disaster designation after April frost hit fruit operations, with losses estimated above $30m, to unlock low-interest emergency loans. Rural Roads Boost in Ghana: The World Bank approved $500m to improve 1,000 km of feeder and market-access roads, aiming to cut transport costs and post-harvest losses. Cover Crop Deadline Shift (Maryland): Maryland extended the cover crop termination deadline to June 5 due to wet field conditions. Biosecurity in the US: Costco is contacting shoppers after glassy-winged sharpshooter contamination was found on grape vine pants and citrus plants sold in Marysville, prompting local precautions. Ag Policy & Trade: India readies for Kharif with ample seed stocks amid El Nino risk; Philippines consults hog raisers after raising pork import minimum access volume. Climate Extremes: A new report highlights worsening heat across Europe and beyond, underscoring mounting pressure on farming systems.
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