AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño & Monsoon Watch: India’s IMD is flagging a below-normal monsoon, with El Niño risks that could hit kharif rains and food prices. Onion Support in India: The government lifted onion procurement to Rs 16.50/kg under its buffer stock plan, aiming to protect farmers’ returns. ICAR Digital + Climate Labs: ICAR-IARIAR launched three agri innovation labs for digital learning, food processing, and climate-resilient green agriculture. China-Africa Water for Farming: China handed over 300 drought-hit boreholes in Zimbabwe, boosting safe water for farming and rural livelihoods. Cambodia–China Agri Trade: Cambodia and China renewed efforts to expand agricultural exports, including plans for a national agricultural laboratory. Feed Industry Pressure in Asia: At VICTAM Asia, feed makers discussed how energy and raw material costs are driving upgrades and protein substitution in aquafeed. Uzbekistan Modernizes Agriculture: Uzbekistan is pushing AI farming, genomics, and digital field monitoring to improve yields and disease resistance. Food Security Policy in Cuba: Cuba announced wider autonomy for state firms, municipalities, and agricultural producers to revive food production. Animal Health & Biosecurity: A poultry farm relocation is being urged in Meghalaya’s Williamnagar due to bird flu and public health risks.
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