AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFlood Fallout: Bangladesh’s Kishoreganj haor flash floods have wiped out more than half of expected Boro paddy, with discoloured grain now largely unfit for consumption—likely tightening rice supply and pushing prices up. Animal Health Policy: Ireland launched the Biosecurity Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health (TASAH) for 2026–2028, offering free farm visits and veterinary consultations to help control major livestock diseases. Farmgate Prices Protest: Maharashtra onion growers are staging agitation over “throwaway” prices, after the Union set MAPP for Rabi onions in Nashik at Rs 1,580 per quintal. Trade & Inputs: The US temporarily cut tariffs on select agricultural and industrial equipment to 15% until Dec 2027, aiming to lower machinery costs while keeping broader protectionism. Skills for Food Security: UK land-based sectors face a severe skills shortage, with Lantra warning it threatens food security and net-zero goals. Biochar for Carbon Credits: A new biochar methodology links farm residue use to carbon and biodiversity outcomes, offering farmers a low-cost pathway to carbon credit claims. Poultry Competitiveness: South Africa overtook the US as the world’s No.2 poultry producer, driven by improved feed efficiency.
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