AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLand Administration Update (India): Telangana’s Ponguleti says the Section 22-A prohibited land list shrank by 47,440 acres after correcting earlier classifications, including removals tied to TM15 module errors. Market Access Push (India): Meghalaya held its 9th Farmers’ Market edition, spotlighting seasonal produce and value-added goods while the state drafts a new agriculture policy aimed at shifting focus from output to farmer income. Policy Overhaul (Meghalaya): The draft Meghalaya State Agriculture Policy proposes regulated market yards, cold chains, farmer insurance, organic certification, and tighter control on crop expansion to cut middlemen dependence. Fuel Shock for Harvest (U.S.): Diesel prices hit record highs after the Iran war, now about 60% higher than before, squeezing U.S. farmers’ harvest and hauling costs. Water Risk for Growers (U.S.): Arizona farmers may be spared for now from near-term Colorado River cuts thanks to senior water rights, but deeper cuts could return after the next winter review. Wildlife Health (U.S.): USDA plans to air-drop millions of rabies vaccine baits across several Southeast states to curb raccoon rabies spread. AgriTech & Credit (U.S.): USDA says it’s streamlining and modernizing farm loan processes to reduce paperwork and speed access to capital. Global Trade Bloc (BRICS): BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, stressing food and energy security, climate action, AI and digital transformation, and stronger trade and supply resilience. Livestock & Environment (Ukraine): Investigations are underway into MHP’s mega poultry operations in Vinnytsia over pollution and water impacts, after major development finance backed the project.
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