AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFarm Economics Shock: Iowa farm income fell 53% from 2022 to 2024 as input costs surged, crop prices stayed weak, and trade uncertainty lingered—ISU and industry partners warn the squeeze could keep hurting through 2027. Food Prices & Supply Strain: U.S. shoppers are paying more for produce, with lettuce up about 32% and tomatoes up about 20% year-on-year, driven by weather shocks, labor shortages, energy and shipping costs, and trade fallout. Protected Farming Push: Qatar expanded protected agriculture in 2025, converting 654,000 sq m of open land and distributing 1,864 insect-proof net houses to boost productivity and food security. Rural Finance Support: Mozambique and Belarus plan a mechanism to bring Belarusian mechanization tech into Mozambique, targeting family farming. IFAD Impact: IFAD says its “first mile” rural investments reached 92 million people, supporting jobs, rural roads, and climate-resilient land management. Dairy Capacity Boost: West Bengal is set to get a ₹700-crore curd plant under Amul’s Bengal dairy push, aiming to process 30 lakh litres of milk daily. Climate Risk & Feed Security: Zimbabwe urges farmers to “bale it, do not burn it” ahead of El Niño-linked dry conditions to preserve livestock feed. Governance & Accountability: Uganda’s Auditor General flags funding gaps and delays in multi-billion FIEFOC farm-income and forestry projects.
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