AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUSDA-Backed Ube Research: In the Philippines, USDA officials visited Bohol to explore funding for a 2027–2031 program to strengthen the ube (purple yam) industry via pest/disease research, molecular characterization, and a crop protection center. Kenya Agri-Food Push: Kenya unveiled the Sh1.081 trillion NASIP 2026–2030 plan to boost crops, livestock, fisheries, irrigation, agro-processing, digital agriculture, and climate resilience. New Zealand Mussel Supply Boost: New Zealand is backing a $4.5m mussel spat nursery in Houhora Bay to stabilize Greenshell mussel seed supply and support growth. Food Security via Meals: Indonesia’s President praised police support for its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, citing thousands of nutrition kitchens. Retail Food Demand Watch: Netherlands data showed May retail turnover up 2.9% overall, with food-sector turnover rising 1.2% year on year. Food Innovation Scaling: EIT Food selected 65 startups for its 2026 FAN accelerator, aiming to move agri-food ideas into real-world commercialization. Food Safety & Labels: New Zealand’s hospitality sector begins mandatory seafood country-of-origin labelling, adding compliance pressure for venues.
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