AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTyphoon Bavi’s Agricultural Shock: The storm hit China’s Zhejiang and forced nearly 2 million people to evacuate, with heavy rain threatening farmland, transport and power as it weakens into a severe tropical storm. Water Stress in India: Reservoir levels in Southern India are below normal, delaying irrigation and hitting Kuruvai paddy sowing; farmers face distress after key dam releases were delayed. Japan Rice-Use Push: Japan’s farm ministry is promoting rice flour for sweets to lift demand as consumption slumps, aiming to double rice-flour usage. India–Afghanistan Agri Ties: Afghanistan’s agriculture minister wrapped talks with India on seeds, irrigation, livestock, research and agri-trade, with a focus on climate-resilient crops. India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership: India and New Zealand upgraded ties with a 2030 roadmap spanning agri-tech and trade, aiming to double bilateral trade. Farmers Under Monsoon Pressure: Heavy rain in South Bengal has submerged paddy, jute and vegetables, leaving farmers pleading for aid as loans pile up. Irrigation Upgrade in Assam: Assam’s agriculture minister visited the Hatiamukh irrigation project, highlighting assured irrigation for thousands of bighas and urging multiple cropping cycles. Afghan Connectivity Beyond Politics: India reiterated support for sustainable irrigation and water harvesting as part of broader agricultural cooperation.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
