AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate and Crops: Drought and power cuts have wiped out paddy across 200 acres in Telangana, while drought-hit farmers in Maharashtra report falling soybean yields and are seeking emergency support. Air Pollution: Punjab recorded 1,152 farm fires on Diwali, intensifying Delhi’s smog and renewing disputes over responsibility. Fish Supply: Philippine fishers warn seasonal fishing bans could cut local catches, raise market prices and squeeze fishing communities. Investment: Nigeria secured a $200 million World Bank-backed push to expand fish production and reduce reliance on imports. Market Access: Tanzania is urging private investment in cold-chain facilities to limit produce losses and grow horticultural exports. Food Security: Malawi’s experience highlights how higher yields alone may not ease hunger, as dry spells, high prices and weak purchasing power leave millions at risk. Prices: Global food prices fell in October, with wheat, dairy and meat among the cheaper commodities.
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