AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade Tensions: Hundreds of French farmers rallied against the EU-Mercosur pact, fearing cheaper imports produced under different environmental and animal-welfare rules. Protests spread across 39 departments. Water and Inputs: New Zealand’s National Party pledged $300 million in loans for farm water storage and plans to negotiate fertiliser-supply agreements if elected. In the Philippines, irrigation officials are adjusting planting schedules and water delivery as El Niño raises drought risks. Farm Rules: The EU adopted common emissions rules for poultry and pig farms, targeting ammonia, nitrogen and phosphorus while allowing operators to choose how to meet standards. Farm Finances: U.S. farm debt hit a record $605 billion, and officials say nontraditional lending may mean the total is undercounted. Canadian farmland values rose 3.8% in the first half of 2026, though higher costs and trade uncertainty are slowing growth. Seeds and Drought: Researchers warn counterfeit seeds threaten African farmers’ harvests and climate resilience. In Nigeria, researchers paired satellite data with farmer reports to track drought damage to rice crops.
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