AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: The U.S. FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with salmonella, with 18 recalled items listed so far. Livestock Biosecurity: The Philippines temporarily banned imports of live animals and certain animal products from seven FMD-hit countries (Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine) to protect local herds. Farm Policy: The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, pushing farm-bill action to at least September as lawmakers reconcile House and Senate versions. Agri Markets & Trade: Canada is back at the negotiating table after tariff threats and dairy/alcohol trade pressure, with about $1.5B in agri-food trade at stake. Regional Farm Support: The Philippines added two bills to its priority agenda to modernize agricultural extension services and strengthen farming cooperatives. On-the-Ground Agriculture: Bangladesh’s July PMI rose to 57.8, with agriculture still expanding (55.2) as input costs climbed. Pest & Crop Risk: Bacolod City declared a state of calamity over red-striped soft scale insect damage to sugarcane, citing potential P100–P200M losses. Climate & Resilience: Nigeria’s adaptation plan push is framed as an investment opportunity, urging “bankable” projects with private capital. Agriculture Events: Saskatchewan’s Open Farm Days drew big crowds, including Boomtown Hey Days at WDM.
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