AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDirect Farm Support (UK): Scotland says early payments under the Basic Payment Scheme and Greening are landing in farmers’ accounts, with 81% of eligible businesses paid as the window opens and verification for Future Farming Investment Scheme awards due by Sept. 30. Wildlife-Livestock Risk (India): Tamil Nadu Forest Department stepped up surveillance in Mettur’s Kannamoochi after suspected leopard attacks killed goats, calves and dogs, using cages, camera traps and extra patrols near farm edges. Ag Tech for Pest Control (India): Corteva showcased rice granular insecticide Mavilon in Nellore, pitching one-time application to protect crops during key growth stages as labor and spray timing get harder. Diesel Pressure on Farms (US): Rising diesel prices are pushing up transport and farm equipment costs, with local businesses and orchards feeling the squeeze as fuel nears record levels. Natural Farming Success (India): KVK Longleng highlights a farmer in Longleng, converting 12 acres to natural farming and diversifying into tea, rice, banana, vegetables, livestock and fisheries for reported strong returns. Community Food Relief (Canada): Norfolk-area farms donated 200,000+ pounds of produce at Simcoe Fairgrounds’ “Grow and Gather,” feeding hundreds of families.
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