AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBRICS Agriculture Talks: India’s BRICS agriculture working group kicked off a five-day meeting in Indore focused on food security, climate-resilient farming, trade, farmer welfare and innovation, with agriculture ministers set to meet June 12-13. Biosecurity & Livestock Health: Texas and USDA are ramping up surveillance and a sterile fly program to contain New World screwworm as more cases are confirmed, raising concerns for cattle producers and beef prices. Farm Policy Pressure (US): South Dakota farmers say the current Farm Bill needs major fixes, including SNAP, pesticide labeling, country-of-origin rules and conservation funding. Climate Risk for Farmers (South Africa): Flood damage across the Eastern and Western Cape is hitting crops, livestock and farm infrastructure, with insurance coverage still low. Input Access & Cash Flow (India): Telangana rural farmers face cash withdrawal limits at banks during sowing season, while Andhra Pradesh expands app-based urea and DAP sales to curb diversion. Market & Trade Signals: South Africa’s economy grew 0.5% in Q1, with agriculture rebounding; Zimbabwe’s grain prices stayed firm on tight supplies. Local Food Systems: New farmers markets are launching in Charleston and Thiensville, while Volusia County expands a mobile market to fight hunger.
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