AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoFarmer Support: India’s PM-KISAN scheme transferred more than ₹18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farm families, alongside the launch of agricultural and rural infrastructure projects in Gujarat. Harvest Risks: Early heat and a short pollination period are expected to cut Tru-Cape’s South African cherry crop by about half, though fruit quality is strong. Unseasonal rain is also raising damage concerns for harvest-ready paddy in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Farm Costs and Conservation: Record-high U.S. diesel prices are squeezing farmers during harvest, while a $1.23 million USDA grant will support trials of precision irrigation technology intended to reduce groundwater use on row-crop farms. Food Security: Kenya’s agriculture principal secretary says food security requires more than higher production, calling for healthier soils, quality seeds, reliable water and greater access to nutritious food. Punjab Crop Residue: Stubble-burning incidents have topped 1,000, including a record 194 in one day, as paddy harvest continues.
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