AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgricultural diplomacy: Türkiye is stepping up farm diplomacy to protect supply chains amid the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East disruptions, including talks on fertilizer shipments and plant health/quarantine with Russia and China. Food security pressure: Jordan’s rising farm costs are tied to Strait of Hormuz-linked fertilizer shocks, with urea and ammonia prices climbing sharply in 2026. Trade for farmers: India and the Gulf are moving toward an India-GCC free trade deal, aiming to boost market access for Indian exports and deepen supply-chain links. Cocoa value-add: Bougainville farmers and officials are pushing downstream cocoa processing and tighter quality rules, with plans for SEZ-linked processing capacity. Diesel squeeze: Kansas and New Brunswick farmers face elevated diesel costs through 2027, driven by crude prices and disrupted fuel flows. Climate risk to crops: Forecasters warn a potentially record-strong El Niño could bring drought and food-insecurity risks across Asia and beyond. Policy bottleneck: England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive budget was fully allocated in six hours, leaving many farmers shut out. Animal health: Australia launched a public bird flu campaign urging people to avoid touching sick/dead birds and report cases. Global ag markets: The Philippines rebounded to become the world’s No. 2 banana exporter in 2025 after recovery from disease impacts.
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