AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWheat Push: Punjab has set a 16.5-million-acre wheat-sowing target, backed by a seed subsidy and farmer credit, as officials call the crop vital to national food security. Climate-Resilient Farming: GIZ, PepsiCo India and Bayer will train 35,000 maize farmers in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in regenerative practices over three years. Farm Innovation: Nigerian partners have developed technology packages for cassava, potato and rice, while urging stronger extension services to get innovations to farmers. Soil Testing: A study based on research in Uganda warns that some low-cost soil tests can differ substantially from laboratory results, risking poor fertilizer decisions. Pollination Risk: A new Australian report says Varroa mite is weakening managed bee colonies and threatens pollination across food crops, raising concerns for agricultural productivity and food security.
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