AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Prices: Filipino consumers face further pressure as the World Bank forecasts global food commodity prices rising 10% this year and 7% in 2027, with El Niño threatening harvests. In India, weak monsoon rains have left winter crops short of moisture: rabi sowing is down 46%, wheat acreage 94%, stoking concern over prolonged food inflation. Farm Relief: India’s SBI has identified up to ₹10,000 crore in farm loans for possible restructuring across three drought-hit states, though uptake may be limited; Karnataka is seeking ₹22,400 crore in central drought aid. Farm Fires: Punjab logged 584 stubble-burning incidents in a day as Delhi’s air quality fell to “very poor,” renewing concerns over farm residue and cross-border pollution. Export Markets: APEDA-backed shipments of Kullu pomegranates and Arunachal Pradesh kiwifruit have reached Dubai, giving growers new market links. New Zealand Growers: After McCain’s closure, Hawke’s Bay vegetable producers are exploring higher-value and specialty crops, as cheaper imports make large-scale processing harder to sustain.
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