AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgri-tech Push in Malaysia: Malaysia’s MAHA 2026 (Aug 28–Sept 6) is set to spotlight AI in planting, seed production, fertilisation and smart farm management, with targets of RM8bn in MoUs and 4m visitors. Farmer Finance Boost: Malaysia also launched the Usahawan Tani Agrobank x FAMA scheme, offering micro-financing up to RM100,000 (profit rate from 2.5%) plus training and takaful for 1,000 agri-entrepreneurs. Food Security Monitoring in Oman: Oman’s agriculture ministry is intensifying market checks ahead of Eid Al-Adha, reporting strong availability and stable supply chains. Trade Momentum for Food Processing: India’s Piyush Goyal heads to Canada (May 25–27) with ~150 business leaders, aiming to advance CEPA talks and a potential Canada FTA covering food processing and clean energy. Cost Pressure in Mexico: Mexico’s wholesale food prices are jumping as fuel, fertiliser and logistics costs bite, raising risks for low-income households. Quarantine Dispute in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s agriculture chief denied releasing pest-risk cut flowers, saying affected boxes were destroyed after lab tests.
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