AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCyclone Threat: A Bay of Bengal system is forecast to strengthen into a very severe cyclone before reaching Andhra Pradesh on October 28, with heavy rain also expected in Odisha, threatening standing paddy and other crops. El Niño Damage: The Philippines reports ₱8.57 billion in farm losses, with more than 288,000 farmers affected as a strong to very strong El Niño is expected to persist into 2027. Organic Farming: Ladakh has been declared India’s first fully organic Union Territory, opening new opportunities for growers of apricots, barley, buckwheat and other produce. Farm Data: India has issued 11 crore farmer IDs ahead of its March 2027 target, while a new push aims to turn farm data into financing for climate-resilient practices. Soil Health: A six-week national campaign is promoting soil testing, balanced fertiliser use and natural farming. Rice Markets: Telangana faces a procurement challenge as open-market prices for fine paddy rise well above government rates, potentially drawing farmers away from public purchasing centres.
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