AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgri-Trade & Policy: Malaysia and Hungary are deepening ag ties via research links (MARDI–MATE), farmer and livestock cooperation, and MAHA 2026 participation, aiming to expand agri-food trade and investment. US Farm Bill Watch: U.S. sorghum and soybean groups are urging the Senate Agriculture panel to move the Agricultural Act of 2026, with a key ask to lock in year-round E15 sales to stabilize ethanol demand. Supply Chain Disruption: The USDA temporarily halted new avocado inspections from Mexico’s Michoacán after a security alert, threatening a major U.S. supply channel. Farm Economics & Jobs: San Joaquin County says agriculture generated about $7.5B and nearly 36,000 jobs in 2024, with ripple effects from processing and local spending. Climate & Input Costs: FAO warns rising fertilizer prices could cut Afghanistan’s 2027 wheat harvest by forcing lower fertilizer use or smaller planted areas. Energy Stress on Exports: Bangladesh’s shrimp sector is getting hit by power outages, raising mortality risk in ponds and pushing processors to costly diesel. Tech for Farmers: Mitti Labs raised $9.5M to scale AI-driven climate-smart farming and expand its carbon credit platform across Asia.
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