AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrop Outlook: India’s rabi sowing is 46% behind last year, with wheat planting especially delayed as deficient monsoon rains leave soils dry and water supplies low. Livestock Health: New Mexico has expanded its New World screwworm zones across five counties and parts of three more, bringing added animal inspections and movement rules. Farmer Relief: Telangana’s push for ₹30,000 crore in drought aid has won no firm central commitment, while Maharashtra approved ₹291.91 crore for farmers hit by floods. The U.S. administration has promised $15 billion in farm aid as growers contend with rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Market Access: Ghana cocoa farmers say poor feeder roads force them to carry beans for kilometres, raising costs and post-harvest losses. Agribusiness: Bayer lifted its 2026 profit forecast on stronger pharmaceutical results, but its crop science earnings fell short of analyst expectations.
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