AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Preparations: The Philippines’ La Union province is distributing drought-resilient seeds and farm inputs, installing solar irrigation and repairing water storage as it braces for a strong El Niño. Across the western Pacific, forecasts point to unusually dry conditions through January, raising risks to crops and water supplies. Farm Finance: India’s central bank has proposed priority-sector loans of up to ₹100 crore per borrower for eligible agriculture infrastructure and food-processing projects, potentially easing credit access for businesses across the farm supply chain. New Farming Frontiers: In Xinjiang, farmers are raising oysters in saline-alkali water far from the coast; the first harvest has reached local markets, where demand is outstripping supply. Heat- Stressed Harvests: Oyster harvesting in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture began about a month late after a hot summer warmed seawater and raised concerns about growth.
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