AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Crops: India’s Alphonso mango crop is taking a hit as El Niño-linked heat disrupts flowering and fruit-setting, forcing some Maharashtra growers to scramble for supplies to meet orders. Weather Watch: IMD says the southwest monsoon is advancing, but forecasts also point to a below-normal monsoon in 2026, raising alarms for heatwaves, water and farm output. Farmgate Pressure: Maharashtra onion growers staged a major Nashik highway blockade over collapsing prices and procurement failures, while farmers in other regions are also bracing for higher input costs. Fertiliser Security: Nepal says it has only 39,000 tons of chemical fertiliser in stock and is working to avoid shortages for paddy season, as Middle East disruptions keep prices and imports tight. Finance & Risk: Moody’s warns Indian banks are among the most exposed in APAC to the West Asia crisis due to energy-import dependence, which could squeeze inflation, rates and borrower cash flows. Energy for Agriculture: CleanMax secured about $575m to build nearly 1 GW of solar and wind in Rajasthan and Karnataka, targeting power for corporate and industrial users.
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