AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFarm Finances: U.S. farm debt is forecast to hit a record $605 billion in 2026, as diesel, fertilizer and other input costs squeeze producers. Food Markets: FAO’s global food price index fell in October, but remained 5.9% above a year earlier; meat and dairy prices also declined, while sugar rose. Trade: At Shanghai’s CIIE, U.S. soybean representatives are courting Chinese buyers, underscoring how farm trade depends on business ties as well as policy. Land and Livelihoods: Ghana’s illegal mining is destroying farmland and polluting water, threatening food security and cocoa production. Farm Costs: Namibia is considering removing import VAT on agricultural inputs and equipment to ease production costs. Farm Energy: A public-led solar farming plan in South Korea aims to let growers cultivate beneath panels while earning power revenue.
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