AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Fertilizer Shock: A new analysis warns the US-Iran escalation is turning into a long-lasting energy, shipping, fertilizer and food shock that could weigh on global growth through 2027. El Niño Threat: Australia says El Niño could become one of the strongest in decades, with hot, dry conditions in Asia raising planting and food-supply risks. Ag Policy & Implementation Gaps: Uganda’s agroecology push faces a mismatch between ambition and on-the-ground support, with extension, organic inputs and market access lagging. Fertilizer Access: Ghana’s Feed Ghana Programme is distributing 40,000 fertilizer bags and drones to peasant farmers, with more planned nationwide. Cocoa Propagation & Research: Venezuela is advancing in vitro cocoa propagation and has signed a GE deal to help rebuild its power grid—key for agricultural recovery. Livestock Health: New World screwworm cases in the US have climbed to 12, prompting heightened animal surveillance. Trade & Farm Economics: Argentina’s May trade surplus is expected around $2B, supported by oil and farm exports. EU Crop Rules: The European Parliament is set to vote on easier rules for genetically edited crops using New Genomic Techniques.
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