AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBeef Market Tightening: Global Agritrends says herd rebuilding in the US, Australia and South America will tighten beef supplies worldwide, keeping prices at or near record highs, with New Zealand poised to “backfill the backfiller” in key markets like the US. Dairy Pricing Clarity: Australian Dairy Farmers warns dairy farmers can’t properly compare processor offers because sign-on bonuses, loyalty payments and incentives blur the “genuine base milk price” under the Dairy Code. Biosecurity & Horticulture: Australia’s first mainland apple exports to China have landed, with “Bravo” apples shipped under an expanded biosecurity protocol covering all states and territories. Wildfire Insurance Tech: Liberty and ICEYE launched building-level parametric wildfire cover for Australia and the US, using satellite radar to classify properties and trigger payouts within days. Cyber Disruption to Sugar: A ransomware attack forced Mackay Sugar to shut down mills and issue “cease harvesting” orders across about 1,300 North Queensland farms, highlighting how quickly harvest logistics can unravel. Climate Impacts on Pollinators: Research finds native bee heat tolerance depends on nesting habits, with plant-stem nesters most vulnerable and underground nesters better able to cope with extreme heat.
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