AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAgri Waste-to-Energy: SAEL Industries commissioned a 14.9 MW biomass power plant in Bhadra, lifting India’s operational agri waste-to-energy capacity to 164.9 MW, using residues like paddy straw, mustard stubble and cotton stalks to cut open-burning emissions. Fertilizer Push for Resilience: Minnesota is testing wind-powered “green” ammonia production for local fertilizer supply, aiming to reduce exposure to global price swings. Input-Cost Squeeze: Maharashtra farmers report urea shortages and higher prices, with officials and lawmakers pressing for fertiliser quotas and alternatives. Soil Health Warning: Bangladesh’s agriculture minister says soil pH is too acidic (around 4.5) and calls for raising it above 6.5 while cutting excessive pesticide use. Pest Alert: California’s Shasta County is tracking a glassy-winged sharpshooter linked to Pierce’s disease after it was found on grapevines bought at a Redding Costco. Animal Health on the Ground: South Africa’s eThekwini livestock vaccination and tagging campaign vaccinated 2,122 animals and tagged 1,954 on day one. Agri Innovation & IP: T3Bioscience expanded its antimicrobial IP portfolio with a Taiwan patent for RejuAgro, targeting crop bacterial and fungal pathogens. Policy & Funding: The US House passed FY27 agriculture appropriations, with grain-industry groups backing provisions for inspection and export continuity planning.
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