AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Markets: A new cooperative-run Kadiwa store in Quezon City gives Oriental Mindoro farmers a direct route to Metro Manila buyers, aiming to cut middleman costs and offer affordable produce. Poultry Biosecurity: Arkansas confirmed its first seasonal bird-flu case in a backyard flock; officials warn the virus can disrupt trade and threaten the state’s $6.7 billion poultry industry. Trade: Canada and the UAE signed a deal expected to take effect in 2027, cutting tariffs on more than 99% of current Canadian exports and opening new opportunities for pulse and canola growers. Farm Technology: China’s agricultural drone fleet has topped 300,000, covering more than 30 million hectares annually as drones expand from spraying into crop monitoring and transport. Costs and Investment: The World Bank forecasts a 23% rise in commodity prices in 2026 amid supply shocks, while the USDA plans to fund eight fertilizer manufacturing projects totaling more than $1.3 billion.
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