AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFarm Technology: Namibia’s Zee Media is using drones and AI soil assessments to help small-scale farmers manage pests and improve production. Animal Health: H5N1 was confirmed in an Indiana dairy herd for the first time, while a separate dairy-cow exposure was linked to a third US human death. Climate Shocks: Cyclone Murasu damaged more than 30,000 acres of crops in Andhra Pradesh, adding to farmers’ flood and weather risks; dry conditions are also threatening vegetable production in Fiji. Trade: China has opened its market to Botswana-grown oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit, subject to pest controls and traceability rules. Farm Finances: US farmer sentiment edged up in October alongside government payments, but high input costs and doubts about tariffs weigh on longer-term confidence. The OECD says agricultural support reached more than $950 billion in 2025, warning that poorly designed aid can distort markets and push up food prices.
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