AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeographical Indications: Japan registered “Japanese tea” under its GI system to curb overseas imitation and protect brand value. Climate-smart farming: Sri Lanka’s farmers are getting agro-climate advisories via an Agro-Climate Advisory Lab, aiming to turn seasonal forecasts into better sowing and irrigation decisions. Agri-environment policy: Tanzania launched ASEAP II, pushing agricultural growth alongside environmental conservation from 2026-2031. Pest and disaster pressure: Zamfara’s Bakalori Irrigation Scheme faces a bird invasion hitting 250+ hectares and 1,500+ farmers, with calls for emergency intervention. Rural livelihoods and food systems: South Africa’s dairy farmers told a food-system inquiry that supermarkets dominate milk pricing, squeezing farmers despite rising costs. Monsoon risk for food security: S&P Global warns a weak southwest monsoon could cut yields, lift food inflation, and strain rural demand in India. Trade and labor policy: U.S. farmers are urging Congress to expand the H-2A seasonal farm visa program to meet labor needs. Renewables for farms: South Africa’s Belle Rive appointed RenEnergy to build a solar-plus-storage system to power irrigation and operations.
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