AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLivestock Exports: Punjab says animal exports rose 43% in a year, with its Livestock Card scheme supporting farmers and new investment planned in meat processing and disease control. Sustainable Farming: In Bhutan, farmer and entrepreneur Kalyan Mahat is promoting organic kiwifruit and agro-processing to create income from local resources while protecting the environment. Farm Finance: Indian banks are slowing agricultural lending amid rainfall concerns and El Niño risks, tightening credit as farmers face uncertain conditions. Crop Policy: India’s decision to bar sugar-based feedstocks from ethanol production in 2026–27 and cut maize incentives could reshape demand for both crops. Trade & Markets: India’s New Zealand FTA tariff cuts begin October 20, including zero duty on sheep meat and a 15% rate for kiwifruit; Vietnam’s new deal with four European countries also reduces tariffs on agricultural goods. Digital Agriculture: A Philippine study finds farmers see online marketplaces as the technology with the greatest potential, but high costs and weak infrastructure could hold adoption back.
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