AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgrivoltaics Push in India: India’s PM-KUSUM next phase will add dedicated agrivoltaics support so farmers can keep growing crops while earning from solar power and cutting diesel costs, with land ownership staying with farmers. China Market Access for South Africa: China has opened its market to South African cherries via a new protocol, boosted by zero-tariff access that could strengthen broader export competitiveness. Land Tenure Drive in Zimbabwe: Government targets 360,000 title deeds for A1 and A2 farmers to secure tenure, unlock land value, and help boost production. Haiti Agriculture Under Strain: Haiti’s agriculture faces collapse amid insecurity, weak investment, and climate pressures, while projects continue—like rehabilitating rural roads to cut transport barriers and post-harvest losses. Input Cost Pressure in the US: Kansas and Iowa farmers report diesel prices near record highs, squeezing harvest budgets and adding to already-rising fertilizer and operating costs. Weather Disrupts Harvest in Canada: Saskatchewan harvest is 27% complete but rain has stalled fieldwork, while Manitoba remains behind last year due to repeated wet conditions. Locust Watch in Australia: Victoria begins spring surveillance in key areas and urges early locust reporting to improve timing and effectiveness of spraying.
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