AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRecord Grain Crop: Kazakhstan harvested 24.3 million tonnes in 2026, one of its biggest crops in 15 years. Grain exports rose 9% from September to October 19. Climate and Livestock: FAO and IGAD warn El Niño-driven rains and flooding could increase Rift Valley fever risk across Eastern Africa, urging stronger surveillance and preparedness. Farm Technology: Kenya plans 15,000 smart weather stations to give farmers local weather and soil data, while autonomous Chinese machines have demonstrated plowing, spraying and harvesting. Harvest Pressures: West Tennessee farmers are contending with near-$6-a-gallon diesel and dry conditions; U.S. soybean leaders are seeking more export markets as they target demand growth in 2027. Food Security: Venezuela says vegetable supplies for Christmas are secured, with the Andean states producing most of the country’s vegetables; a potato tissue-culture lab has also reopened to produce planting material.
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