AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia–NZ Trade Deal: The India-New Zealand FTA takes effect Oct 20, with all Indian exports duty-free from day one, opening a “once-in-a-generation” boost for agriculture and horticulture. Water Stress in India: Over half of India is under dry or drought conditions, with Maharashtra’s Marathwada facing major rainfall deficits; one Beed farmer shares low-water avocado practices. Natural Farming Results: A Gujarat study reports natural farming more than doubling turmeric yields (up to 40.66 tonnes/ha) versus conventional methods, alongside better soil health. SEBI Market Reforms: India’s SEBI widens foreign investor access to non-farm commodity derivatives and eases PMS/settlement rules—aimed at boosting liquidity. Agri Policy Support: India’s pesticide industry group ACFI urges a ₹5,000–7,500 crore, time-bound support plan to strengthen domestic agrochemical manufacturing. China–Vietnam Shipping for Food Trade: A first direct container route from China’s Nanning to Vietnam’s Can Tho via the Pinglu Canal is set to run twice monthly, supporting Mekong Delta agri exports. Climate Risk Watch: “Super El Niño” warnings point to severe heat impacts, including projected heat-related deaths in the Philippines. US–China Farm Trade Pressure: Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, US farmers push for China to buy more US soybeans and farm goods, but analysts expect limited new deals.
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