AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStorm-Hit Farms: Cyclone Arnab caused an estimated Rs 4,526 crore in damage in Andhra Pradesh, including losses to crops, plantations and aquaculture. Fresh heavy rain from Cyclone Murasu threatens already flooded paddy fields in Odisha. Climate Risks: Cebu has formed a task force to prepare for a potentially severe El Niño, while Indonesian peat fires are releasing vast stores of carbon as drought worsens. IIT Bombay’s new portal aims to give Indian farmers drought forecasts up to four weeks ahead. Farm Investment: USDA grants are helping expand meat-processing capacity in Iowa and other states, giving ranchers more local market options. A separate US-backed project will turn dairy manure into fertilizer for farms. Trade and Markets: South Africa’s removal from AGOA duty-free benefits threatens agricultural exports and jobs. In Papua New Guinea, a new cocoa depot is offering New Ireland growers a local market and a price of K1,360 per bag. Farmer Wellbeing: An Australian video series shares farmers’ experiences with mental health challenges and encourages rural communities to seek support.
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