AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFertiliser & food security shock: Disruptions tied to Middle East escalation are pushing up fertiliser costs and raising risks for rice and other staples, with the Philippines facing higher urea prices plus tighter irrigation water ahead of the 2027 season. Global food prices up: The FAO reports August food prices at the highest since late 2022, citing climate shocks and war-related trade disruptions, with wheat and maize pressured by Black Sea logistics and Hormuz-related input concerns. Trade policy hitting farm margins: Canada-U.S. tariff retaliation is squeezing agricultural exporters and input costs, with farmers warning profits are getting harder to predict as fuel and logistics stay volatile. West Bank settlement trade bans: The UK, France and Canada moved to ban imports from Israeli settlements, while Israel retaliated by planning to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem—an issue with direct knock-on effects for regional agribusiness and supply chains. Regional conflict impacts on agriculture: Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery underline how energy disruptions can quickly ripple into farming costs and food logistics across the region. Water & climate resilience: Africa’s negotiators are calling for stronger climate finance and adaptation at COP31, warning that gaps between pledges and delivery are undermining food systems. Pest threat to cash crops: Thailand’s Chiang Rai coffee farms are battling a long-horned beetle outbreak, with officials rolling out farmer support to protect Arabica plantations.
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