AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought Relief: Karnataka says drought has caused ₹62,000 crore in losses and is seeking ₹22,000 crore from the Centre; the state has begun direct payments to affected farmers. Sugarcane Dispute: After a 61-hour highway blockade, Maharashtra farmers and mill owners agreed on payments of up to ₹4,200 per tonne. Karnataka growers, meanwhile, are still pressing for a higher price. Harvest Prices: In Nepal’s Banke district, delayed government paddy buying has left farmers selling below support prices—often by Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per quintal. Crop Threats: A new study finds banana bunchy top disease has cut affected Tanzanian households’ annual farm income by about 90%. University of Florida researchers also won federal funding to tackle a pest threatening sugarcane. Farm Policy: England’s NFU says low confidence, policy uncertainty and missed support opportunities are putting pressure on farm investment, while EU officials say agriculture should feature more firmly in rural and competitiveness plans.
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