AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthanol Push in India: India launched E85 (85% ethanol) and highlighted flex-fuel vehicles as a way to cut crude imports and boost rural ethanol demand. Fertiliser and Oil Shock Watch: Reuters links the Iran war to higher oil costs and potential fertiliser supply strain for India, raising risks for growth, inflation, and farm inputs. BRICS Agriculture Talks: India chairs a five-day BRICS Agriculture Working Group in Indore focused on food security, climate-smart farming, trade, and farmer welfare, aiming for a joint declaration. Trade Balance Spotlight (Africa): South Africa logged a record Q1 agri trade surplus of $1.55bn, driven mainly by lower import costs and strong horticulture exports, while livestock exports still face FMD limits. Regional Water Resilience: Central Africa’s water and power problems are being tackled by restoring nature to reduce flood damage and protect water infrastructure. Policy/Border Fruit Risk: Nepal banned Indian mangoes over pesticide concerns, sparking trader fears of shortages and price spikes. Climate-smart Energy for Farms: G7 agriculture ministers met as fertiliser prices soar, underscoring how geopolitics and energy costs keep feeding into farm economics.
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