AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Risks: Telangana’s chief minister urged farmers to delay Rabi paddy planting as El Niño-driven water shortages put about 10 lakh acres of crops at risk. Farm Support: Haryana agencies have bought 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy and paid farmers ₹1,221 crore so far this season. Weather Data: India’s WINDS network, intended to provide local weather data for crop insurance, is badly behind schedule, with more than 96% of planned sensors yet to be installed. Regional Haze: Indonesian wildfires, intensified by dry El Niño conditions, have spread hazardous smoke across Southeast Asia and forced school closures in Timor-Leste. Farm Innovation: Asia Fruit Logistica’s FreshTech stage spotlighted drone mapping to detect banana disease early, alongside data-driven breeding and AI quality checks. Women in Agriculture: FAO honoured 100 women driving change in agrifood systems, including Chinese desertification-control expert Yin Yuzhen.
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