AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrought and Water: El Niño has caused an estimated ₱300 million in crop losses across Eastern Visayas, affecting more than 6,400 farmers and nearly 8,000 hectares. In Fiji, a month-long water shortage is disrupting sugarcane harvesting as families travel to collect supplies. Rice Markets: Telangana’s fine-paddy growers are attracting buyers from neighbouring states, even as drought has cut the area planted to paddy. India says it holds about 40% of global rice exports, underscoring its importance to food security. Digital Agriculture: India has issued 11 crore farmer IDs five months ahead of schedule, aiming to simplify access to credit, insurance and government schemes. Farm Policy: Togo’s lawmakers approved a bill to improve farmers’ access to finance and markets, support local processing and strengthen land security. Sabah set priorities including better infrastructure, technology and climate resilience, with a target to raise rice self-sufficiency to 40% by 2030. Farm Support: The US announced an $8 billion diesel-relief package for farmers, though payments are expected after the election.
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