AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndia’s Farm Aid: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to transfer ₹18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers on Oct. 30, alongside investments in storage and horticulture. Cyclone Losses: Cyclone Arnab damaged harvest-ready paddy across eastern India, affecting more than 80,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh and prompting calls for compensation. Costs and Markets: Wheat has logged its longest losing streak since 1997 as growers face rising diesel and fertilizer costs; 31 U.S. states are joining efforts to ease diesel prices. Managing Risk: A new South African commentary urges farmers to include crop insurance in production budgets as weather, energy and market risks mount. Seeds and Yields: Kenya’s potato sector is held back by a shortage of certified seed, with most farmers unable to access quality planting material.
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