AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrought Relief: Philippine lawmakers urged agencies to get P6.2 billion in El Niño aid to farmers and fishers as drought threatens production. Maharashtra, where drought has been declared in 304 of 358 districts, ordered overdue payments to farmers whose wells were used for water relief. Crop Damage: Cyclone Murasu damaged crops across more than 30,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh, while dry conditions are squeezing growers elsewhere. Fisheries Investment: Somalia produces about 30,000 tonnes of fish a year despite an estimated marine capacity of 600,000 tonnes; the government is seeking investment in boats, cold storage and processing. Animal Health: Bird flu was confirmed in an Indiana dairy herd, as the U.S. dairy industry awaits a vaccine amid wider outbreaks. Farm Technology: A Zambian digital marketplace aims to help small-scale farmers hire machinery instead of bearing the cost of buying and maintaining it. Trade and Production: Indonesia and China agreed to expand agricultural technology, investment and processing ties, including work on garlic and soybeans.
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