AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiesel Crunch for Farms: Tight global diesel supplies are pushing prices higher, with diesel/gasoil loadings headed toward a nine-year low—raising costs and inflation worries for agriculture. Glyphosate Trade Fallout: U.S. farm groups welcomed Ruveon’s withdrawal of glyphosate antidumping/countervailing petitions against China, aiming to protect affordable weed control access for U.S. growers. Bangladesh–China Jackfruit Push: Gazipur farmers and traders are upbeat as Bangladesh plans jackfruit exports to China, backed by a bilateral MoU and value-added processing plans. India Relief for Rain Damage: Delhi approved Rs 33.31 crore compensation for crop losses from heavy rainfall and waterlogging across thousands of hectares. Monsoon Stress in J&K: A widening rainfall deficit is hurting apple orchards and paddy fields, with moisture stress raising quality risks. Regenerative Agriculture Training (ASEAN): SEARCA will pilot a regional micro-credential on regenerative and resilient farming, aligned with ASEAN food and climate resilience priorities. Cambodia–China Agri Cooperation: Xi urged Cambodia to upgrade sectors including agriculture, while also expanding “Fish and Rice Corridor” cooperation. Shrimp Feed Cost Pressure: Andhra Pradesh’s Naidu asked India’s finance ministry to stabilize shrimp feed raw material prices after feed costs jumped sharply. China Palm Oil Governance: Research highlights that China’s buying power could help clean up palm oil—if production avoids forests/peatlands and improves traceability and affordable tech.
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