AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Security & Climate Risk: A potentially record-strength El Niño is intensifying, with forecasts warning it could bring drought or flooding to major farming regions and push food inflation higher, adding pressure on already strained global supplies. Nutrition Policy: Kenya’s National Nutrition Council flagged Baco in Oriental Mindoro as a stunting hotspot, with targeted local nutrition interventions planned for priority communities. Poverty Outlook: The World Bank expects Armenia’s poverty rate to keep falling through 2028, even as growth moderates and inflation risks could slow progress. Local Food Systems: Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative is adding cold storage to move fresh produce from farms to schools and pantries more reliably, aiming to cut waste and transport costs. Community Food Access: Oregon extended SNAP replacement deadlines for wildfire-affected counties, giving households until Aug. 14 to request help for spoiled food. Agri-Food Trade & Grants: Malaysia is using Malaysia Fest 2026 to connect agro-food firms with Singapore buyers, while Perlis’ FAMA branch disbursed RM510,500 in grants to boost agro-enterprise competitiveness. Tradition on the Plate: A feature on Filipino adobo highlights how family recipes evolve while keeping the dish unmistakably local. Food Safety & Health Education: University of Illinois Extension rolled out a Health and Community Wellness program focused on health, food and nutrition, and family well-being.
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