AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoFarmer support push: Delhi’s CM Rekha Gupta met agriculturists at Jan Seva Sadan, promising to tackle farm problems and village development priorities. Food affordability debate: Bangladesh industry leaders urged the national budget to avoid new taxes on everyday food, warning costs will simply shift to consumers. Farmers hit by conflict: In the West Bank, Israeli forces closed a key tunnel road and damaged water networks serving farms south of Tubas, escalating pressure on rural livelihoods. Finance for agri-SMEs: Bangladesh’s Mutual Trust Bank signed on to Bangladesh Bank’s cluster financing and MSME fund, offering loans at 7% plus training and advisory support. Trade and food supply: Philippines lifted Belgium poultry import bans after bird-flu safeguards review, aiming to stabilize local supply. Pollination reminder: World Bee Day spotlighted bees’ role in pollinating most food crops, underlining why farm ecosystems matter. Regional ag investment: Oman’s Dhofar Najd is back in focus for long-term food security, while Crete’s avocado expansion continues with water-sensitive production.
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