AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarket Access & Inclusion: Philippines Senator Loren Legarda filed a bill to institutionalize the Department of Agriculture’s 4K program, using a market-first farm-to-buyer model for Indigenous communities, with support like machinery, credit, crop insurance, and skills for crops from coffee to rice. Ag Finance & Rural Credit: Ghana’s Bank of Ghana is reshaping rural banking into community banks to close the credit gap for traders and small businesses, arguing “access” isn’t the same as getting loans. Trade & Supply Chain: AfCFTA urged South Sudan to speed up ratification to unlock a 50+ country market. Input Costs & Weather Risk: France’s wheat output is forecast to fall to 32m tonnes as heatwaves cut yields, adding pressure after months of farm protests. Food & Livestock: Cebu’s pork supply stays steady despite ASF fears, but buyer hesitation is hitting vendors. Fertilizer & Energy Link: A U.S. report warns Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruptions are tightening global fertilizer flows and lifting prices, with knock-on effects for planting and yields. Industry Partnerships: DPA Auctions and National LICA launched a contractor equipment-auction benefit program. Training & Regenerative Skills: SEARCA and SEAMEO partners will pilot a regional micro-credential on regenerative and resilient agriculture.
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