AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Costs: Bangladesh economists warn rising oil prices are driving up fertilizer and pesticide costs, putting food security and indebted rural households under greater pressure. Harvest & Weather: Virginia corn yields have rebounded despite drought, with the USDA forecasting 167 bushels per acre; in Chhattisgarh, cyclone-driven rain flattened harvest-ready paddy, leaving farmers facing loan repayments and seeking compensation. Farm Resilience: Adilabad farmer groups are calling for crop insurance and cotton support after El Niño-related losses, while Malawi plans to rehabilitate seven irrigation schemes ahead of expected El Niño conditions. Markets & Policy: Nepal’s kiwi growers face falling prices as production expands, while EU governments have agreed draft CAP rules that let member states set criteria for who qualifies as an active farmer. Livestock Health: Bird flu has returned to a commercial Iowa flock, affecting about 44,400 turkeys and prompting an emergency response. Climate Finance: Ministers warn that less than 1% of climate finance reaches smallholders, limiting their ability to adapt and protect food production.
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