AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoastal Protest in the Philippines: Fisherfolk in Lemery, Batangas, have launched a petition urging DENR to investigate alleged impacts from a cement factory at the Sinisian Lemery Batangas Port & Industrial Park, citing noise, dust-linked respiratory issues, fishing restrictions, recurring oil spills, seawall compliance concerns, and flooding effects. Marine Science Under Threat: A campaign group is calling for justice after marine scientist Dr. Kent E. Carpenter was shot dead in Negros Oriental, with police probing robbery and other angles. Rice Pressure Builds in the Philippines: The Federation of Free Farmers warns of a sharp rice output drop in Q4 2026, blaming El Niño, high fertilizer costs, irrigation gaps, land conversion, and fallout from the Rice Tariffication Law. Food & Livestock Waste-to-Energy Deal (India): Delhi’s MCD and NDDB signed an MoU to set up compressed biogas plants using cow dung to cut Yamuna pollution and support organic farming. Fisheries Infrastructure (Portugal): Sagres is set to inaugurate a €1.6m redevelopment of Baleeira fishing port quay works under the Mar 2030 programme. Water Stress in the US West: Coverage highlights intensifying Colorado River drought pressures that pit towns, farms, and industry against shrinking allocations. Market Watch: Palm oil futures in Malaysia stayed rangebound amid muted demand and broader edible-oil competition.
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