AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Food Prices: The FAO says August food prices hit the highest level since late 2022, driven by heat and drought in Europe, Black Sea shipping disruptions, and war-linked supply risks, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 133.3. Input Costs & Fuel: Diesel is at a new record in the US, while farmers in the UK and US face “astronomical” fuel spikes tied to Middle East conflict and export limits—raising costs across farm supply chains. Weather Shock (El Niño): El Niño warnings are intensifying, with farmers in parts of the Philippines and South Africa urged to rethink planting and water use as dry conditions build. Fertilizer Supply Relief: Malaysia’s farmers get an emergency push of supplementary NPK to 40,000 padi growers after delivery delays. Digital Ag Push: Malaysia appoints MDEC to validate and roll out its Digital AgTech Programme, aiming to scale AI and digital tools for productivity and food security. Value-Add in Africa: Tanzania’s Tea Board calls for stronger agribusiness systems and processing to boost competitiveness, while South Africa’s Ecovado starts avocado oil processing in Limpopo for export markets. Extension Services: Nigeria’s agriculture minister urges fast passage of a bill to modernize extension services and improve farmers’ access to support.
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