AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPhilippines Rural Roads Push: The Department of Agriculture cleared ₱2.06B for farm-to-market roads and bridges (about 66 km of roads and 310 linear meters of bridges) across Zambales, Oriental Mindoro, Masbate, Samar, Bukidnon and North Cotabato, with No Objection Letters letting LGUs move into procurement—aimed at cutting costs and improving market access for farmers and fisherfolk. US Farm Labor Reform: U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 to modernize the H-2A visa program, expand access for year-round operations, and streamline agency processes to stabilize farm labor supply. Trade Uncertainty for North America: Trump declined to renew USMCA for a 16-year term at the first joint review, shifting agriculture trade into annual review negotiations while the pact remains in force. Food Prices Watch: FAO reported the Cereal Price Index fell 3.5% in June as wheat and maize eased on supply and harvest progress, even as some categories rose. India Cooperative Overhaul: India marked five years of its Cooperation Ministry, including converting 50,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies into e-PACS and launching new dairy procurement tools. Global Biomed + Farm Tech: China’s vice premier urged faster biomedicine innovation and higher mechanization, plus accelerated construction of modern water networks and AI-enabled R&D for agricultural equipment.
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