AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrop Losses: Tar spot has devastated about 1,000 acres of corn in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, cutting yields by an estimated 25% and adding roughly $100 an acre in harvest costs. Farm Energy: A trial near Sydney is testing 120 see-through solar panels over a sheep feedlot to reduce diesel use while providing shade and winter warmth; initial results are expected in 2027. Farm Support: Experts are urging a Rs1.66 lakh crore drought-relief package and a full loan waiver for farmers in drought-hit parts of Maharashtra. Subsidies: Serbia’s agriculture minister says the budget cannot cover a second installment of per-hectare crop payments, despite more than 100 billion dinars already paid to farmers this year. Dairy Markets: Bega plans to increase branded dairy production and reduce reliance on bulk exports, aiming to steady farmgate milk payments as export orders rise and Queensland faces supply shortages. Trade: India and Egypt will explore a possible trade pact, with officials saying they will assess gains while protecting farmers, fishers and small workers.
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