AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Shock Hits Food Costs: Delhi-NCR CNG prices jumped again, crossing Rs 83/kg after another Rs 2 increase—raising transport and farm input pressure as tractors and pumping sets run on fuel. Trade Momentum for Agri-Food: India and Canada are fast-tracking CEPA talks, aiming to triple bilateral trade to $50B by 2030, with agri-food flagged as a key growth lane. CPEC II Push: China’s Premier Li Qiang told Pakistan it’s ready to advance CPEC Phase II and deepen cooperation in agriculture, mining, and green energy. Nigeria Growth with Agri Lift: Nigeria’s economy grew 3.89% in Q1 2026, with agriculture rebounding (3.15% vs 0.07% a year earlier). Plastic Recycling Win: Wales’ farm plastics recycling scheme hit 311 tonnes and is extending to Dec 2026 after a 63% jump in recycled tonnage. South Africa Exports Up, Ports Still Bite: SA farm exports rose 11% in Q1 2026, but Cape Town port delays pushed some table-grape volumes to other ports.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.