AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAgri-Fuel Subsidies: Maldives’ fisheries ministry is moving oil subsidy applications and issuance to the Fahi Hakatha portal, requiring fishermen to register by Sept 15; subsidised diesel volumes are set by vessel size and fuel on credit is available via MIFCO/FSM. West Bank Farm Damage: Palestinian farmers in Burin say Israeli settler attacks have destroyed greenhouses and crops, but cooperatives are rebuilding to keep land and livelihoods alive. Water Stress for Farming: Israel’s desalination shutdowns and ongoing water restrictions are again hitting Negev crops, with reports of turbidity and algae linked to plant closures. Food Security & Trade: A USDA report says Ukraine’s poultry exports to Africa remain below pre-war levels, with new access limits and the EU/UK barriers reshaping flows; Türkiye’s new zero-duty quota under the Ukraine-Türkiye free trade deal is noted. Harvest Losses: Iraq’s Duhok province reports 10 grain-crop fires during the 2026 harvest, with losses estimated at 141.7m dinars. Agroecology Research: Puerto Rico’s agroecological research community launches a Science for (and with) the People Fund to back young researchers and biodiversity-friendly farming knowledge. Livestock Health: UK bluetongue cases are rising, and farmers are urged to vaccinate amid spread concerns.
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