AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFertilizer Watch: U.S. urea prices have slid back toward pre-conflict levels after a sharp April spike, easing pressure on farmers—though El Niño-linked drought risk still threatens food inflation. Farm Policy & Income Protection: The Philippines will set pre-harvest benchmark rice buying prices to shield farmer earnings as El Niño looms and input costs rise. Dairy Incentives: Kenya’s Brookside will pay dairy farmers Sh255m for hitting milk quality and supply targets, tying rewards to better on-farm sanitation and richer milk components. Livestock Health Shock: Texas confirmed New World screwworm cases, raising alarms for cattle supply and beef prices even as officials say the outbreak isn’t a food-safety threat to consumers. Hospitality Pressure: Bristol venue owners say government inaction and high costs are forcing closures, calling for lower hospitality VAT to keep independents alive. Restaurant Growth & Hiring: Cava plans to hire 2,500 workers and open 75+ units in 2026, adding an assistant general manager layer to support scaling. Food Retail Innovation: Drop Shop is launching a new occasion-led wine retail format in Australia, aiming to modernize how shoppers browse bottles. Inflation Signals: China’s CPI rose 1.2% YoY in May, with core inflation steady—suggesting moderate consumer price pressure. Food & Culture Events: Hawaii on the Hill returns in Washington, D.C., highlighting island food businesses and agriculture ties.
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