AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgricultural AI: India hosted a UN-backed meeting on AI for agri-food systems, with delegates stressing that tools should solve farmers’ practical problems and that rural connectivity is key to wider use. Rice Exports: Telangana is seeking long-term buyers across Asia and beyond after exporting 30,000 tonnes to the Philippines in 2025; the state produced 18.5 million tonnes of rice last season. China’s Autumn Season: Farmers are harvesting crops and sowing wheat across several provinces as China works to maintain stable grain production. Mountain Farming: SKUAST-K and the Integrated Mountain Initiative will convene a summit in Kashmir on climate-resilient agriculture and Himalayan development, alongside the launch of guides on farmer participation in carbon markets. Water Risks: A Chinese expedition reports that Xinjiang lost 2,167 square kilometres of glacier area from 1990 to 2020, raising concerns for regional water resources. Trade: China and the EU agreed to continue talks on market access, including concerns over agricultural and food products.
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