AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Mental Health: Iowa’s “Farm Dog” initiative is tackling stigma by funding farm-tailored mental health care and using QR-code apparel to connect producers to support after a volunteer’s family loss tied to alcohol. Farm Economics: Corn bids are rising as harvest nears, but economists warn global conflict, higher energy costs, and expensive inputs are squeezing margins. Drought & Feed Security: Ireland’s grass growth remains below normal—412kg dry matter/ha under the five-year average—pushing some farms into buffer-feeding and heavy silage use. Food Safety: The US recalls 1,500+ pounds of imported Italian ready-to-eat pork jowl (guanciale) after Listeria was found in routine testing. Climate & Air Quality: Kuwait calls for regional action to cut dust-and-sandstorm air pollution as heat and dry soils worsen health risks. Agritech & Training: Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire launch a fully funded Digital Farming School cohort in Côte d’Ivoire to train agritech developers using drones, sensors, and decision tools. Market Access: Davao’s “Kadiwa on Wheels” is bringing durian and other fruits to consumers in Luzon to expand demand beyond Mindanao.
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