AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought Relief: Karnataka says drought losses have reached ₹62,000 crore and is seeking ₹22,000 crore in central aid, while raising compensation for affected farmers. Crop Disease: Banana Bunchy Top Virus has cut household farming income by about 90% in affected communities in Tanzania, a new study finds. Seed Systems: African Union agriculture partners meet in Dar es Salaam next week to strengthen access to quality seeds and improve food security. Farm Prices: Paddy growers in Nepal’s Banke district say delayed government procurement has forced them to sell for Rs 500–1,000 a quintal below the support price. Sugarcane Deal: Maharashtra farmers ended a highway protest after mills agreed to pay up to Rs 4,200 per tonne under a staged payment formula. Farm Policy: EU officials want agriculture more firmly included in rural development and competitiveness policies, as farmers in England warn that economic, climate and policy pressures are weighing on confidence.
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