AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAnimal Health: Bird flu has reached a dairy herd in Benton County, Washington, the second county in the state affected. The herd is quarantined; officials say pasteurized milk remains safe. Rural Investment: IFAD and Benin signed a $37.1 million deal to train young people and support climate-resilient farm businesses, targeting 50,000 rural households. Climate Readiness: Malaysia is coordinating measures against Super El Niño, including expanded smart irrigation, as low dam levels threaten rice production. In the Philippines, Bulacan officials are seeking $511.9 million to protect farms from possible drought losses. Food Security: Pakistan set a wheat support price of Rs4,500 per maund and plans strategic reserves of up to six million tonnes. Farm Workforce: Temporary H-2A workers fill seasonal gaps in U.S. agriculture; about one in six hired farmworkers nationally holds such a position, according to a Mississippi State economist. Green Farming: Vietnam plans to use APEC 2027 to advance regional cooperation on low-emission agriculture and food security, including a Mekong Delta rice initiative.
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