AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Cooperation: Malaysia’s Pahang and Selangor agricultural agencies will share technology, expertise and investment to develop modern rice and feed-corn production, community farming and agro-tourism. Climate Damage: Cyclones Arnab and Murasu damaged crops across more than 461,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh, with paddy among the hardest hit; officials are assessing losses for compensation. Farmer Finance: Telangana’s deputy chief minister urged banks to restructure loans in drought-hit areas and speed up seasonal credit, prioritising smallholders and tenant farmers. Food Security: Sri Lanka could see 1 million to 1.49 million people need food assistance through May 2027 as high prices, weather disruptions and declining household food stocks squeeze vulnerable communities. Soil and Climate: A Northern Mexico grassland project has delivered 2.6 million soil-carbon credits, generating income for ranchers restoring land. Separately, an opinion piece argues healthy soil should be treated as vital infrastructure for absorbing rainfall and reducing flood risk.
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