AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiosecurity & Behaviour Change: A new review says livestock disease control won’t improve just by sharing best-practice biosecurity rules—farmers’ decisions and barriers matter, so behaviour-focused interventions are needed. Herbicide Resistance Push: BASF is moving to fill the PPO herbicide gap with Replexor Active, aimed at resistant broadleaf weeds and grasses, with market timing targeted for 2030 pending approval. Wheat Outlook: Australia’s wheat production is forecast up to 31m tonnes for 2026-27, but the report flags El Niño-driven spring rainfall risk for eastern growing regions. Climate Shock Watch: Coverage highlights how a strong El Niño could squeeze global commodities and disrupt harvests, adding another layer of uncertainty alongside geopolitical supply shocks. Rural Community Support: Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program is offering $10,000 grants for rural halls and hubs—key meeting points for farming communities and emergency support. Trade Tensions: US agricultural tariff moves are drawing mixed reactions, with some exemptions welcomed while others warn of higher costs and disruption for suppliers.
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