AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Support: The Philippines’ House-approved 2027 budget adds ₱10 billion for farmer and fisherfolk aid, ₱4.09 billion for irrigation and nearly ₱5 billion for farm-to-market roads ahead of a potential El Niño. Price Pressures: Philippine hog farmers are losing money as farmgate prices fall while retail pork stays expensive; lawmakers are examining supply-chain markups. Karnataka sugarcane growers blocked highways, demanding higher prices and overdue payments. Water Security: Kenya’s Ziwa 2 irrigation project will bring 500 acres under cultivation and serve 1,000 farmers, helping shift production beyond rain-fed crops. Rising Costs: Ireland is preparing fuel and fertiliser support, including a €46 million fertiliser scheme. In Bolivia, a farmer is turning plastic, tires and used oil into cheaper tractor fuel after diesel subsidies ended. Reducing Food Loss: Nigerian businesses are using solar-powered dryers and cold storage to preserve produce that would otherwise spoil, tackling severe post-harvest losses.
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