AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Infrastructure Boost (Philippines): Zamboanga del Sur signed P345m farm-to-market road deals with the Department of Agriculture, aiming to cut transport costs and link farms to markets. Livestock & Biosecurity (US): Utah officials say the new world screwworm found in Texas poses no immediate food-supply risk, but urge vigilance as eradication efforts ramp up. Food Security Strategy (Pakistan): PM Shehbaz Sharif outlined a comprehensive plan to strengthen food security and food safety, citing the global burden of contaminated food. Water Crisis Threat (Pakistan): Reports warn Sukkur Barrage’s Right Bank Canal is short on irrigation water, putting Kharif crops at risk and highlighting governance and distribution problems. Regional Investment Push (Africa): The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-chaired by France and Kenya, spotlighted scaling investment in food security and related sectors. Trade & Agrifood (Morocco-EU): Morocco widened its EU agro-food surplus in early 2026 as EU exports to Morocco fell faster than Moroccan shipments declined. Research Cooperation (China-Pakistan): China and Pakistan agreed to expand tropical agricultural research, including crops, grains, fruits/vegetables and biotech. Agriculture Finance (India): Central Bank of India ran a mega agriculture credit outreach in Karnal, generating Rs 220 crore in leads and sanctioning Rs 45.46 crore in loans. Sustainable Farming (India): Experts urged timely micronutrient use to raise cotton yields by 20–25% and improve disease resistance.
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