AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought and Water: Telangana’s agriculture adviser urged farmers to skip the winter crop as reservoirs and groundwater dwindle. Maharashtra is planning months of food, water, jobs and livestock support, while a solar-powered irrigation project in the Philippines aims to keep 70 hectares productive through dry spells. Farm Costs: Candon City is giving rice farmers diesel assistance as El Niño threatens crops; across the U.S., soaring fuel and fertilizer prices are squeezing harvest profits. Women in Agriculture: Maharashtra will issue certificates recognizing women farmers, including those without land titles, helping them gain access to services and support. Crop Outlook: The USDA cut its Philippine sugar output forecast by 8% amid pest damage, drought and rising costs. Farm Safety: Namibia detected foot-and-mouth disease in a second region, prompting emergency vaccination and livestock movement restrictions. Olive Harvest: Palestinian farmers in the West Bank report attacks and stolen crops as violence escalates during the harvest season.
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