AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgri-food climate adaptation: Bordeaux winemakers are shifting from “ripening too little” to “ripening too early,” juggling heat and erratic weather with new frost and crop-protection tactics. Sustainable proteins from waste: A University of Georgia study finds proteins extracted from discarded pre-dried marigold flowers could become a stable, functional food ingredient—potentially cutting pressure to expand farmland. Farm-to-school funding: California’s Farm to School Program gets permanent funding, backing sustainable local procurement and hands-on learning that keeps dollars with nearby growers. Water security for farming: Jharkhand’s Dhanbad is using lessons from groundwater, flooding, and recharge challenges to push water governance beyond just building schemes. Food system resilience: Montana’s “Ask a Farmer, Feed a Family” links donors to farmers to restock local pantries as summer demand rises. Market transparency: FAO stresses that transparent global agrifood markets are key to improving food availability and decision-making. Inputs and livelihoods: Lakeland Dairies holds June milk prices for suppliers, adding a sustainability incentive to support farm gate returns amid volatile markets.
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