AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBilateral Agri-Cooperation: Malaysia and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen ties in aquaculture, sustainable irrigation tech, and agri-food R&D, with trade hitting RM338.48m in 2025 and both sides eyeing fisheries growth. Farmer Support & Inputs: Assam pushed a drive to register 5–7 lakh more farmers for PM-KISAN and speed ID creation, while stressing timely, quality input delivery. Food Security Risk: A “super El Niño” is forecast to intensify global weather disruption, raising fears of yield hits and higher grocery prices—especially for import-reliant food systems like the US. Pollution & Farm Safety: India’s Tamil Nadu pollution regulator alleges Tata’s iPhone component plant contaminated nearby farm groundwater via overflowing wastewater ponds, warning of possible shutdown unless Tata explains. Trade Market Stability: Taiwan warned that China’s procurement pledges aren’t a reliable export market, citing past import suspensions and demands for scientific consultations. Dairy Supply Watch: UK milk deliveries fell 0.9% year-on-year, with heat stress and volume management cited as factors. Pest & Land Use: Cyprus faces ongoing spread of invasive prickly pear cochineal, while Cyprus farmers and planners weigh control effectiveness. Community Farming: Hawaii blessed a new 80-acre Haleiwa farm to expand land access and support sustainable enterprises for immigrants and refugees. Policy & Infrastructure: Bangladesh plans new EPZs in Barishal and Lalmonirhat plus economic zones in three districts to attract investment and jobs.
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