AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS Trade Push (India): At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, India’s Piyush Goyal urged members to link payment systems, trade in local currencies, cut non-tariff barriers, and improve market access—aiming for more resilient supply chains and smoother movement of skilled workers. Food Security & Climate Risk: A UN-backed summit in Bhutan highlighted how food security is being squeezed by extreme weather, geopolitical shocks, and rising food prices, with El Niño expected to raise inflation risks across ASEAN. Agrivoltaics for Farmers (India): India’s PM-KUSUM next phase will add dedicated agrivoltaics support so small farmers can grow crops and earn from solar power on the same land. Agriculture Value Chains (Kenya): Cotton farmers in Teso North will benefit from a new ginnery at a cooperative, supported via a World Bank-backed value chain project. Agri Partnerships (India–Brazil): Jaishankar met Brazil’s FM Mauro Vieira to discuss cooperation including agriculture and space as BRICS begins. Market Signals (Soybeans): Chicago soybeans eased after recent gains as China stepped up US soybean purchases ahead of Xi’s visit. Food Export Quality (Tanzania): FAO-backed training urged Tanzania’s avocado exporters to improve farming, irrigation, harvesting, and food-safety compliance to lift export-ready volumes.
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