AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Input Costs: U.S. farmers face diesel prices up more than 67% since February, while some fertilizers have doubled in price, squeezing growers as harvest gets underway. Drought Alert: Telangana officials urged farmers to skip the upcoming second crop as low reservoirs, falling groundwater and power shortages threaten water supplies. Grain Markets: Namibia has set aside N$70 million to buy surplus maize, but the Agronomic Board still needs N$50 million to purchase all available grain. Livestock: Sabah received 780 Australian beef cattle to improve herd productivity and add income for oil-palm farmers. Dairy Production: Moldova’s farm milk output has nearly tripled in five years, but domestic production still meets only about 60% of demand; the government wants more local processing. GMO Rules: Ghana’s environment minister called for clear GMO labelling in domestic markets and stronger public education to help consumers make informed choices.
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