AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–China Trade: The US and China agreed to cut tariffs on $60bn of goods, including many agricultural items, but soybeans are excluded and still face an extra 10% duty—an issue traders say could hit crushers and market timing. Rabi Planning: India’s agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to plan rabi 2026 around water availability, soil moisture and timely inputs, warning against water-intensive crops where shortages loom. Drought Pressure in India: Maharashtra farmers staged protests demanding faster, direct drought compensation and loan relief after relief measures failed to deliver immediate payouts. Climate Adaptation Funding: Scientists urged Congress to keep funding USDA Climate Hubs, warning that proposed cuts could remove practical research support for farmers facing volatile weather. Invasive Wildlife Costs: Japan reports raccoon damage to crops nearly doubling over a decade, with losses rising as the animals spread into cities. Farmland Protection (Canada): Ontario’s Highway 6 mural campaign backs “Protect Our Food” rules aimed at limiting rezoning and requiring agricultural impact assessments. Agri Finance & Risk: Zimbabwe moved obsolete pesticides into centrally monitored storage in Gwanda, while Zambia’s ZSIC reported K850m in benefits paid and faster claim processing. Agri Business: India’s Balwaan Krishi raised Rs 100 crore in Series B to expand farm mechanisation and dealer services.
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