AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoPhilippines-Japan State Visit: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. heads to Tokyo (May 26–29) to deepen cooperation with Japan, with agriculture, energy/decabonization, maritime ties, trade and Mindanao on the agenda—framed against today’s oil-crisis pressure. Central Asia Fresh Produce Push: Uzbekistan’s Ferghana region is in Japan talks to expand steady fruit and vegetable shipments, aiming to grow volumes and bilateral trade. Food Security Shock Warning: FAO chief Qu Dongyu says Strait of Hormuz disruptions are a “systemic shock” to the agrifood system, with impacts likely to hit later through lower planting and fertiliser use. Water Politics in Focus: Pakistan again accuses India of “water aggression” and urges respect for the Indus Waters Treaty, while Pakistan and China sign 15 cooperation deals including agriculture and food security. Heatwave Stress: India’s north is under severe heat through Thursday, with rain/hail relief forecast from Friday. Ag Tech Breakthrough: Chinese scientists report a new “Trojan horse” mechanism behind rice blast and a greener resistance strategy. India-Canada Trade Reset: Piyush Goyal’s Canada trip targets a CEPA deal by year-end and a jump in trade to $50bn by 2030.
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