AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoFlood-hit harvest: Heavy rain submerged freshly harvested paddy in Punjab’s Fazilka market, with farmers and traders estimating losses of ₹15–20 crore; waterlogging also damaged stocks in Haryana. Rice and weather risks: India’s rice exports are forecast to fall 4% to 24 million tonnes in 2027 as lower supplies and rising domestic prices tighten availability. A strong El Niño threatens the monsoon and could deepen production risks across the region. Fertiliser access: Bihar has joined Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in restricting sales of non-subsidised fertilisers through subsidised-product networks, prompting industry warnings that farmers could lose access to specialist nutrients. Crop protection: Syngenta and Japan’s Kyoyu Agri will bring a new herbicide option to Asian rice markets, targeting weeds resistant to existing treatments. Palm oil ties: Nigeria is seeking full membership of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries to strengthen cooperation and trade with Indonesia and other producers.
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