AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiesel Relief for Farmers: West Bengal eased diesel sale curbs for agriculture, hospitals, food supply and tea gardens after the limits hurt farm operations and emergency services. Renewables Push: Uttar Pradesh targets 20,000 MW of renewable power in 2–3 years, citing rooftop solar gains under the Surya Ghar Yojana. Farm Resilience via Trees: In Bangladesh’s north, betel nut harvests are keeping families afloat as potato, paddy and maize face unprofitability. Nature-Based Recovery: Central Nepal’s watershed restoration helped farmers revive paddy after 40 years of flood damage, using bio-dykes, ponds and spring protection. Heatwave Risk: Europe’s extreme heatwave was linked to human-caused climate change, with temperatures near/over 40°C threatening crops and ecosystems. Fair Trading in Food Supply: An Irish regulator survey found most suppliers comply with unfair trading rules, but 1 in 9 still report serious issues like late payments and order cancellations. Smallholder Tea Support: Assam will issue Farmer IDs to small tea growers via a registry portal to unlock fertiliser, schemes and credit. Pakistan Ag Tech Partnerships: Chinese firms at a supply-chain expo highlighted tractors, smart irrigation and high-yield seeds to support Pakistan’s farm upgrading. Water for Climate-Smart Farming: India’s push for climate-resilient water infrastructure spotlights canals and irrigation tunnels to reduce rainfed vulnerability.
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