AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Bill Fight: U.S. lawmakers are set to tackle Farm Bill reauthorization and FY2025 appropriations, with some Republicans pushing cuts and product restrictions that could hit SNAP and WIC—raising fresh alarms for food security. Bangladesh Food Security: The World Bank approved $1.1B for Bangladesh to blunt fertiliser and fuel price shocks, including $300M to import 600,000 tonnes of fertiliser for rice and $713M for rapid emergency spending. New World Screwworm Threat: Texas has confirmed new world screwworm cases, including in livestock and a dog in New Mexico, prompting urgent rancher and pet-owner checks and containment efforts. Ag Finance Access in Nigeria: Nigerian farmers’ groups want the federal government to move beyond routing most support through the Bank of Agriculture, saying centralised disbursement is slowing real help on the ground. Cost Pressure in the U.S.: Kentucky farmers report rising input costs and record financial strain, while U.S. families face higher grocery bills tied to inflation. Water & Land Risks: East Idaho’s water curtailment deal was approved to protect farmland, while Idaho communities debate solar projects on agricultural land.
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