AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDisaster & Food Security: Kerala’s flash floods and landslides killed at least 2 more people, with officials reporting the Chokkad River death toll rising to 3 as search and recovery continues. Climate Risk: A very strong El Niño is strengthening, with South Africa forecast to face drier, hotter conditions—raising pressure on food systems and water. Global Grain Watch: Despite a big U.S. corn harvest, analysts warn the world grain cushion is thinning, with corn and wheat shortfalls projected for 2026/27. Policy & Rural Power: In India’s Telangana, a former minister challenged claims of reliable farm electricity, alleging logbooks were hidden and warning poor power supply is hurting borewell cultivation. Corruption Crackdown: India’s CBI arrested a sub-divisional agriculture officer in J&K over a bribery scheme tied to releasing subsidies under a farming programme. Trade & Markets: Nigeria’s food inflation eased in August as harvest-season supplies increased, though experts say prices are still rising. Tech in Farming: China’s agricultural drone use is scaling fast, with hundreds of thousands of plant-protection drones now operating at massive treatment volumes. Community Agriculture: Santa Barbara County’s Farm Day drew hundreds for farm tours, produce giveaways, and hands-on learning.
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