AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndia’s Farm Support: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to transfer ₹18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers on Oct. 30. The programme will also dedicate 521 agricultural infrastructure units and launch 12 horticulture clusters. Extreme Weather: Cyclone Arnab has killed at least seven people in Andhra Pradesh and damaged crops, roads and power systems. Unseasonal rain has also damaged harvest-ready paddy in Chhattisgarh. Food and Farm Costs: The World Bank warns that global commodity prices could surge 23% in 2026 as conflict, shrinking oil supplies and agricultural disruptions fuel market instability. U.S. Producer Support: USDA plans to buy up to $472.5 million in American farm products for food assistance, while investing $4.4 million in wetland mitigation projects for producers. Livestock Efficiency: Canadian researchers are testing precision feeding to cut feed waste, costs and emissions in pig production. Methane Targets: Greenpeace warns that a greenhouse-gas accounting approach adopted by New Zealand could understate livestock warming and weaken climate targets if other major meat and dairy exporters follow suit.
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