AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAntibiotic Breakthrough: McMaster University researchers report a new drug candidate, manikomycin, that kills drug-resistant bacteria via a previously unrecognized ribosome target, with early activity against pathogens including Salmonella and E. coli. Food & Health: A new look at fermented cabbage highlights how unpasteurized sauerkraut can support gut health, with a 2026 study cited on reduced intestinal barrier damage. Agri-Industry & Inputs: A G7 focus on fertilizer supply follows Middle East turmoil, while separate reporting flags how sulphur costs can shift relative to fertilizers. Farm Economics: Potato producer prices are falling fast, but shoppers may not feel it at the checkout. Energy for Farming: Alterric has commissioned a 2MW battery storage system at a wind farm near Bremen, adding grid flexibility—part of a broader push to pair renewables with storage. Fermentation & Blood Sugar: Bread’s impact on glucose is linked to fermentation method and grain structure, with long-fermented sourdoughs described as more stable than standard loaves. EU Food Policy: EU clearance allows India to keep exporting aquaculture, eggs and honey beyond September 2026.
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