AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFertiliser Shock & Input Costs: Farmers across India are reporting fertilizer overpricing and wider cost pressure, from Asifabad urea/DAP complaints to vegetable price jumps in Malaysia’s highlands as Middle East conflict lifts fertiliser, pesticide, and transport costs. Policy Push for Soil Health: India’s Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to launch the nationwide “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” from June 1, urging balanced fertiliser use, soil testing, and alternatives like nano-urea and organic inputs. Food Security Warning: FAO warns that disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz could deepen global food insecurity in 2026-27 by raising fertiliser and seed prices and forcing farmers to cut planting and inputs. Climate & Pest Threats: Iran’s farmers are battling locust swarms while eastern Syria faces flood evacuations that damaged farmland and cut transport links. Market & Livelihood Strain: Onion growers in Maharashtra demand a Rs 10,000-crore revival package and stable export policy after export restrictions and falling prices. Dairy Sector Growth: Tanzania’s smallholder dairy farmers are gaining access to formal markets and better milk handling, reaching 1.3 million households through partnerships. Ag Innovation & Training: An intra-Africa agroforestry mobility drive targets climate mitigation, while India’s FALI-12 convention spotlights agri-innovation for 1,500 students. Local Agriculture Life: Farmers markets keep expanding—Judd Hill’s 20-year celebration and multiple new/returning markets signal steady community demand.
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