AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCocoa Crisis: West Africa’s smallholder cocoa farmers are getting crushed as global prices plunge from near $13,000/ton in 2024 to about $3,000/ton by April 2026, forcing Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to cut farmgate prices and raising fears of farm income collapse. Climate-Security Pressure: Pacific leaders at Fiji’s peace and security dialogue warn climate damage and instability are straining small island states, pushing for a Pacific Resilience Facility and faster climate finance access. Water & Wetlands Conservation: Mexico City’s Xochimilco canal system and axolotl habitat face renewed conservation efforts, with critics pointing to weak enforcement despite multiple protection frameworks. Biosecurity Alert: Australia’s bird flu-free status has ended as H5N1 is confirmed in migratory birds, with implications for poultry and wildlife. Farm Tech in Asia: Thailand’s sugar belt gets AI crop intelligence via Farmdar to improve cane estimates and cut-to-crush planning. Policy for Farmers: Maharashtra unanimously passed a Women Farmers Empowerment Bill to formally recognize women as farmers and unlock welfare schemes. Agronomy Breakthrough: China’s drought-tolerant desert wheat trial in the Taklamakan produced nearly double the national average yield, with potential for expansion in arid regions.
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