AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Watch: Scientists warn the strengthening El Niño could be among the strongest on record, raising odds of droughts, heat waves and extreme rain across Asia’s farm belts. India Farm-Adjacent Policy: India wrapped up its WTO Trade Policy Review, with members probing PLI and Quality Control Orders; India said farm protections target small farmers while industrial rules back supply chains. Irrigation Push: Zambia announced plans to expand irrigation to 500,000 hectares by 2031, pairing it with mechanisation and climate-smart seed support. Youth & Education Shock (India): India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after the “Cockroach” youth protests over exam leaks; protests have now been called off, but the fallout is already reshaping public trust. Agri-Climate Outreach (SEARCA): SEARCA’s youth “climate detectives” talk show is turning students into climate-smart agriculture learners across Southeast Asia. Agri-Trade Diplomacy (China-Kyrgyz): China and Kyrgyzstan discussed trade and joint projects, including agriculture, alongside major infrastructure plans. Mangrove Conservation (S. & SE Asia): Experts urged more community-led mangrove restoration as coastal livelihoods and storm protection depend on healthy forests.
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