AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCrop Outlook: USDA expects India’s rice exports to fall 4% in 2027 as El Niño-hit production and rising domestic prices tighten supplies; India accounts for more than 40% of global rice exports. Livestock: The USDA lowered US beef and pork production forecasts but raised projections for poultry and eggs, pointing to diverging supply trends. Food Security: A UN Women analysis says Middle East escalation and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could leave 11.7 million more women and girls facing food insecurity by year-end. Investment: FAO’s Hand-in-Hand forum opened with a record $20.16 billion in proposed agrifood investments across 38 countries and five regional initiatives. Irrigation: Kenya launched a $1.13 million project expected to bring year-round irrigation to 1,000 farmers and 500 acres. Value-Added Agriculture: New reports urge Canada to build more food-processing capacity and capture greater value at home rather than rely on bulk exports. Farm Policy: India urged states to step up efforts against stubble burning as farm fires rose in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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