AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoEl Niño & Monsoon Risk: India is bracing for dry conditions as El Niño accelerates, with district-level kharif contingency plans and warnings that rain deficits could hit crops and food supplies. Food Security & Stocks: India’s rice stocks jumped 15% year-on-year to a record 68.43m tonnes (June 1), while wheat hit a five-year peak at 53.41m tonnes, giving buffer for exports and later-year price control. Fertiliser Supply: Bangladesh secured diesel via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline to keep agriculture, transport and power running amid Middle East-driven fuel volatility. Trade Tensions in Agri: Nepal’s tea producers in Ilam announced an indefinite shutdown after India tightened quality checks on imported tea, threatening exports worth about Rs 5bn annually. Livestock Innovation: Australia’s egg sector reached a milestone with the first commercial delivery of in-ovo sexed chicks, aiming to improve animal welfare and production efficiency. Desertification & Land Restoration: China highlighted desert-control gains, including turning sand into livelihoods, as it marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Aquaculture Outlook: FAO reported global fisheries and aquaculture output hit a record 235m tonnes in 2024, with aquaculture surpassing 100m tonnes for the first time.
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