AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS–Canada Trade War: Trump escalated the tariff fight, saying Canada wants “the benefits of being a state, without being one,” while Carney vowed “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors that include agricultural equipment, dairy and other goods—raising fresh uncertainty for cross-border supply chains. Farm Inputs Crackdown: The Philippines’ DA intensified enforcement against counterfeit and unregistered fertilizers, intercepting 778 bags in Nueva Ecija and Rizal and pushing tighter surveillance of both online and physical sellers. Women in Farming: FAO highlighted how women in Bangladesh do much of the farm and post-harvest work but face market barriers, including restrictions on selling and limited control over income. Agri Finance Boost: Bangladesh Bank signed a refinance deal with United Commercial Bank to expand formal credit for farmers and rural businesses, including crop production and livestock, with capped interest for borrowers. Irrigation Push: Uganda set a goal of 1.5 million hectares under irrigation by 2040, shifting toward smaller systems that reach individual farmers faster. Local Governance & Markets: India’s AgriStack push is drawing calls to tailor digital agriculture and pulses programs to North Eastern hill-state realities like terrain and weak land records.
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