AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrought Relief Delayed in Maharashtra: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says farmers won’t get immediate cash; aid will come only after crop-loss panchnamas confirm eligible losses. Harvest Disrupted by Wet Weather: In Saskatchewan, harvest is “moving very slowly” as September rain keeps cereals too damp to dry, forcing farmers to switch toward canola. El Niño Planning in the Philippines: The DA in Mimaropa is preparing a ₱147m package for El Niño impacts, including seed and fertilizer prepositioning and a fuel subsidy of ₱5,000 for eligible farmers. Rabi Risk Warning for India: India’s agriculture leadership says El Niño could make rabi tough for rainfed areas, urging state crop plans based on water and soil moisture. Pesticide Prices Cut in the US: The FTC and states reached a settlement with Corteva that dismantles loyalty programs blocking generics, aiming to lower pesticide costs for farmers. Women in Farming Spotlight: India’s inaugural “Female Farmer Worker Conference” in Delhi will recognize women’s role across 60–80% of farm activities. Conservation Win in Cambodia: Cambodia designated its first Genetic Conservation Area for Siamese crocodiles, protecting 315 hectares of wetland habitat. Irrigation Modernization in Morocco: Australia’s Rubicon Water won a $12m project to modernize Tadla canals and expand pressurized drip irrigation.
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