AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño Haze Watch: Singapore’s think-tank warns Southeast Asia faces a high risk of severe haze in the second half of 2026 as El Niño returns and dry-season conditions lengthen, with deforestation linked to biofuel demand adding fuel to fires. China Farm Modernisation: China’s Xi urged stronger agricultural modernisation and rural revitalisation, stressing stable grain supply; Dezhou is highlighted as a “grain basket” using upgraded irrigation, better seeds and water-fertiliser integration under the Dunbanliang push. India Export Push: India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal met export councils to speed up market access, cut exporter delays via a fixed committee schedule, and push coordinated proposals tied to trade agreements. Farmers vs Land Deals (Karnataka): Protests erupted against Karnataka’s Bidadi “AI City” township plan, with farmers warning fertile farmland and livelihoods could be hit. Smallholders Need Climate Finance: Farmers’ groups say El Niño-linked rainfall swings and rising input costs are worsening losses, but climate funding still rarely reaches smallholders directly. Agri Trade Signals: Russia’s meat exports to China rose 26% in five months, underscoring continued food trade momentum despite sanctions.
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