AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIrrigation Crisis in Ghana: Upper East farmers say delayed rains and unreliable water are cutting the season short, with calls for more irrigation investment like small dugouts and boreholes. Water Cutoffs in Canada: Greater Vernon Water has shut off five agricultural users after they hit drought allocations, forcing growers to plan around limited irrigation. Drought Pressure in India: Karnataka’s CM ordered an emergency cabinet meeting over worsening drought, while Telangana officials warn farmers to avoid water-hungry paddy amid El Niño forecasts. Input Fraud in Karnataka: Farmers protested alleged fake MKP fertiliser sales, fearing crop losses and financial hardship. Export Boost for J&K: APEDA helped ship premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums to Singapore for the first time, aiming for higher returns and lower post-harvest losses. Russia Fuel Squeeze: A deepening diesel and fuel crisis is spreading into freight and agriculture, raising costs as peak harvest approaches. Farm Safety: A field fire in England damaged grass, hay and a combine harvester, with warnings for extra caution in dry conditions. Right to Repair: The FTC reached a John Deere agreement expanding farmers’ ability to repair equipment themselves.
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